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These articles contain the knowledge, insights and strategies I’ve developed in over 30 years in Dentistry.
You will find tools and resources to use in your Practice!
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Hello everyone, Hope you are enjoying your summer! While you are enjoying it, here are a few things to think about, to help your business. First of all: just say… Thank You. Your Team: Do they feel appreciated? Hint: It’s not all about money. I’ve spent countless hours speaking with Team members about their jobs and job satisfaction. …
Do you have a practice mission statement? If not, you really should. If you do, is your team on board? I believe teams are the same regardless of industry. A business will succeed or fail because of the team. A coach cannot win a game without a team just as a dentist cannot practice dentistry …
Do you feel as if your employees are happy, motivated and satisfied with their career choice? Do you know what the Eight Things your employees expect and deserve the most? These Eight Things may surprise you! To be treated with Respect Acknowledgement when expectations are exceeded Good Work Environment Expectations made clear Performance Evaluations Communication on …
The vast majority of students coming out of dental school want to practice in large cities, while small town populations often struggle to find a dentist within a 30 minute drive. For this reason, some states offer an incentive program to dentists who agree to practice in small towns. There are often programs in which student …
As a Dental Practice Owner, do you ever wonder if you are “Really” in compliance? Are you ever afraid that someone from OSHA or the Radiation Compliance Inspector’s office will show up unexpectedly for an audit? Or are you frightened that the Office of Civil Rights, (OCR from the Inspector General’s Office), will come in …
Where has the year gone? I cannot believe its November already. I want to share with you a few of our strategies for ending the year on a good note and starting the next year off ahead of the game. Set goals for 2014: Production; Collections; Collection %; Hygiene; Specialty Procedures, etc. Review your fee …
Conducted by Livvie Matthews, Simple Social Media TV Part Two Livvie Matthews: Mary, what about Compliance and Documentation? Do you feel there are particular areas that practices should pay attention to when it comes to Compliance and Documentation? Mary Fisher-Day: Yes, I do. These are the areas dentists rarely think about. Yet, these are areas …
Conducted by Livvie Matthews, Simple Social Media TV Part One In this insightful interview, Mary will share her tried-and-true strategies for a successful dental practice. Implementation of these strategies will allow you to enjoy going to work each day, have a productive and profitable practice and enjoy time away from work without worry. Livvie Matthews …
Question: Do I Need An Associate? Case Study: Dr. Jones states: “We work through lunch on a regular basis. My schedule is crazy and my patients are kept waiting much too long. I’m constantly putting out fires, doing operative work and hygiene exams (in two rooms) at the same time. I am always under …
I really feel the need to share something that’s been weighing heavily on my mind. You see, I’m not a fan of “The Sky is Falling” mentality that some are using as their platform today. My belief is that we work in the best business in the world! I’m speaking of the dental business, of …
