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Large City or Small Town?

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 …

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A few of our strategies for ending the year on a good note and starting the next year off ahead of the game.

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 …

Mary Fisher-Day coaches dentists and their teams

Interview with Mary Fisher-Day, Founder and Owner, The Dental Business – Part Two

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 …

Mary Fisher-Day coaches dentists and their teams

Interview with Mary Fisher-Day, Founder and Owner, The Dental Business

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 …

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How to Tell if You Really Need an Associate

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 …

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Twelve easy and inexpensive ways to market your practice from the inside-out

Marketing from the inside-out is the most effective and inexpensive way to get new patients. Patient referrals are key. The key to keeping the patients you have and have them refer their friends, family and co-workers is letting them know you appreciate them. Below is a list of the 12 things you can do TODAY …

Photo of a dentist .. does he need a valuation for his practice?

Do You Really Need a Dental Practice Valuation?

Do you really need a dental practice valuation? Yes, and for the same reasons you have disability and life insurance…to protect your family. In the event of Practice owner’s death, the practice value decreases an average of 5% per week and 50% of practices go unsold when the owner dies unexpectedly. A thorough practice valuation …

Image of sign about retirement. Is your dental practice ready for this sort of transition?

Your Dental Practice … What’s Around the Corner?

If you’re planning to sell your dental practice in five years or less, here’s what you should know! Do update office décor (if it hasn’t been done in the last five years). Don’t add on to your office unless you have less than three treatment rooms. Do discuss your plans with your accountant. Don’t tell …