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How do you build business momentum when things are stagnant? Every business experiences cycles. It’s no different for dental practices. You may go months on end adding new patients. And then, suddenly, things are stagnant. No growth. You may even lose some patients. When this happens, you may feel stuck. You may wonder what has…

Does your dental practice feel disorganized? We all have bad days at work. It’s inevitable. But every day makes you feel like you’re running around like a headless chicken; that’s a pretty big sign that something has gone awry. It never feels good when things are out of control. And the worst thing is that…

How Employee Turnover Affects Your Practice When you have a good employee on the team, you want to keep them. Perhaps they’re great with patients. Maybe they’re efficient and bring a great attitude to whatever they do. Whatever the reasons you think your employee is great, you certainly don’t want to lose them. Why? Because…

As much as we like to believe that we explain the needs behind various treatments to our patients, many patients don’t choose to move forward. At least not right away. This can be frustrating for dental professionals who want to do everything possible to help protect their patients’ oral health. Unfortunately, that’s not the only…

Providing feedback to team members in any setting can be tough. No one wants to hurt anyone else’s feelings or create conflict in the workplace. However, this hesitation can result in dental practice leaders not offering the guidance needed to improve the practice.  It’s true that giving feedback can sometimes feel awkward and could even…

Dental practice production can plateau even if you have many patients. The number of clients you have is just one of the many factors that can impact growth. Practices that don’t have efficient systems in place or consistently experience communication problems can also struggle to expand.  Leadership gaps are another issue that is often overlooked.…

Previous generations of patients viewed dental care differently from young folks today. If you’re trying to figure out how to grow your dental practice and keep up with the modern patient, this guide is for you. Modern dental practices attract young patients and families by meeting them where they are. People are busier than ever…

What does it take to become a successful dental leader? Owning and managing a business requires you to wear many hats. When you assume these lofty roles, you might think leadership is the least of your worries. However, leadership is not a skill that comes naturally to many people. It’s something you must learn and…

Have you ever heard the phrase, running around like a chicken with its head cut off? We know it’s a bit morbid, but if you can get past that and think about the concept, it really does help explain how life feels sometimes. And when it comes to running your dental practice, there are days…

Do you have a long-term vision for your dental practice? When was the last time you sat down to really think about where your dental practice is headed? For many dental practice owners, the day-to-day can make it hard to find time to think about the future. But the reality is that all dental practices…