Dental Industry Articles

Do you ever wonder how you can take your New Patient Experience to the next level? Do potential new patients call your office, but don’t schedule an appointment with your practice? Do you wish that you could help them make the decision to schedule? Since new patients are the “lifeblood of your practice”, the first contact with your office must be a homerun every single time! This initial phone call also lays the foundation for their relationship with you and your dental team as well for their future case acceptance.

Looking for a dental job can be intimidating and you might rather have a root canal than look for a job. It is possible to make this pain free.

When looking for a position in the dental field, there are a few basic steps that can make the process easier and much more productive.

The culture of your practice is largely dependent on the personalities, capabilities, and attitudes of your team members. They help run the office efficiently and effectively while collaborating with you as partners to deliver a standard of excellent care to your patients. This level of Care Driven® Dentistry reflects why you get up every day, what you do for others, and how you will meet and/or exceed the needs of the others, whether leaders, team members, or patients.

For the majority of dentists, providing affordable treatment and Care-Driven® dentistry is their main priority. Proficient attention to the entrepreneurial aspects of a practice is imperative to that goal. Without an efficient and effective business plan and the promise of consistent growth, a dental practice business can become stagnate, struggle, and altogether fail.

In a recent issue of the Proceedings of the National Academies, Nathan Mlot a Mechanical Engineer at the Georgia Institute of Technology published an article about fire ants. While a single fire ant struggles when exposed to water, a group of the same fire ants when working closely together can float effortlessly for days.

Ask hygienists if they like to sharpen instruments. The answer will be a resounding “NO”! Ask dentists if they like to see their hygienist spending time sharpening instruments. No again, they want them producing or on the phone filling schedules in order to produce. Understandable. It’s a dilemma.

Hiring dental practice staff members is an investment in your team, the future of your practice, and the patient care you provide. Before you hire and then manage dental practice staff, it’s important to understand the practice culture in which you and your team are working. Then, it’s essential to ensure that dental practice staff and prospective hires have the talents and strengths required of their jobs and that align with your practice vision.

Almost everyone feels like they are in a pressure cooker when it comes to any type of bargaining, and salary negotiation is no exception. But it doesn't have to be that way. A little knowledge can turn the heat down and give you confidence in this business discussion.

A dental office can be a hectic place at peak hours. The chairs are full. There are cavities to fill. X-rays are waiting for review. The front office staff is checking dental insurance documentation, while the phone continually rings. And, in the busy hallway the dental instrument sales representative is waiting for 30 seconds of your free time to demonstrate a new and improved dental laser.

Making a powerful first impression is critical for setting the right tone - during an interview or even when you meet someone for the first time. And, in the far majority of cases, the first impression is the only chance you may have. So here are my three key interpersonal skills that have always worked for me time and time again.

Someone recently asked me: 'I've got a good number of candidates for my vacancy. How do I make sure I choose the right person?' Here are some ideas that will help you.

Are you looking for a new job? If so, make sure that you use online job sites to help you to do so.

"She is cute. I like her" -She is hired!

I approached her sliding glass window and stood in back of a gentleman whom I assumed she was helping. After about three minutes, I realized he was waiting for the office manager and she could have acknowledged my presence.

In dentistry as with any other profession is it important that you know what your clients think of you and why they came to you.

Electronic medical records promise to make the future of healthcare brighter for patients and medical providers, yet across the board, it's estimated only 10 to 15 percent of doctors even use them. If the promises of EMRs are so grand, why don't more healthcare professionals take advantage?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a devastating injury that affects more than 8 million people in the United States and continues to increase each and every year.

There might be more truth than you think to the term "million-dollar smile." Research has found evidence of a possible connection between your appearance and how much is in your paycheck.

There are many different aspects to job satisfaction. Even if you love the work you do, your work environment or your co-workers might frustrate you. Take this short quiz to see how satisfied you are with your job.

The new American mom has emerged. According to the just released "Voice of Mom" Poll, conducted for ClubMom, the free national membership organization for moms, the mother of today heads up a strong family, juggles many roles, embraces old-school values and is very much in control of the world around her.

A resume is the first and the most important step in the process of job seeking.

If you have ever considered a career as a healthcare professional, the dental hygiene career might be right for you.