Updated March 3rd, 2021Originally published May 29th, 2018 Recognizing your dental team for their hard work over the year is quintessential to having a successful practice. Mother’s Day and Father’s […]
Updated February 25th, 2021Originally published August 23rd, 2019 You’re offering a job, so why aren’t you getting applications? You need to figure out why people are not applying to your ad […]
Recently a friend from my Entrepreneurs Organization network shared the story of the Choluteca Bridge in Honduras. After hearing it, it made me think about the dental industry and how […]
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Do you wait for patients with a toothache to call you for an appointment? It’s time to stop hoping the business will come to you. No matter how busy you […]
Last year, we released an updated salary survey for dental hygienists and dental assistants. As dictated in the blog, dentistry is experiencing strong industry growth overall, and many professionals are […]
With an industry as advanced and tech-focused as dentistry, change is inevitable. But the ability to embrace new technologies and techniques is what is keeping dentistry at the cutting-edge of […]
At any holiday gathering, you’re likely to get asked by an inquisitive relative: “What are you up to these days?” “Where are you working?” “Do you like your boss?” While […]
Seeking dental care can be a vulnerable experience for a number of reasons. Although it’s common for people to have fears associated with going to the dentist, the risk that […]
If you’ve ever had to quit a job, you know it can get messy and emotional. Tempers flare, confusion ensues, feelings get hurt — quitting a job isn’t an inherently […]
DentalPost’s Top Dental Practices celebrates the very best in dentistry every year. In 2017, we chose three outstanding practices, focusing on employee benefits, leadership, and quality of care. It was particularly […]
Designing or remodeling your office takes a lot of up-front planning—and there’s certainly no shortage of advice to follow. But just as important are those things you may not think […]
“Workaholic” is a tricky word. Everyone knows a self-describing “workaholic.” It’s even possible you’ve been called a workaholic once or twice. But — and let’s be clear — there is […]
Let’s face it: finding great help can be hard in the era of digital dentistry and technology. Sifting through dozens of random resumes, finding the applicants with the right skills […]
Dental industry trends are constantly changing, and it’s important to stay on top of them to ensure you’re providing the latest and greatest to your patients. Here are five dental […]
Data suggests that, in many cases, outside forces pressing upon dental practice leadership may keep them from getting the most out of their practices. Tasks like the coding of claims, […]
There are a plenty of forums and sites offering seemingly magic “dental office management tips” to dental professionals. Here’s the truth: there’s no “secret formula” to running a dental practice. […]
Have you ever stopped to consider what drives you? Since we began almost 13 years ago, our mission has been the same: to create a place that helps dental professionals […]
When you want to provide excellent customer service to your patients and streamline how your dental office runs, it’s time to look at ways to improve communication. When your dental […]
If graduating from dental school feels like a whirlwind of emotions, know that you’re not alone; transitioning from school into the “real world” is a big leap, and feeling overwhelmed […]
In this day and age, those who embrace the reality of modern dentistry run the most impactful practices. Although it seems like it should be easy to maintain a successful […]
There are many reasons to enjoy a career as a dental assistant. It’s fairly sociable, you get to perform meaningful tasks in the practice, and it is a great step […]
Working in dentistry can be difficult, and especially when it comes to lunchtime. Common wisdom dictates that we shouldn’t be doing anything on an empty stomach. People take this to […]
What’s the first thing you did this morning? Did you grab your phone? If so, you’re among the 80% of smartphone users who report that they check their phones within […]
When I opened my practice for general dentistry in 1978, there was no internet, no social media, and advertising was limited to the Yellow Pages. So, as someone new to […]
“Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.” –William James Conflict can arise […]
It’s almost time! January will be here in the proverbial “blink of an eye!” Ready? In preparation for your success, please consider the following: 1. Have you established your work calendar […]
Of course we all have our good days and our bad days—we’re only human. The same is true for your office and your team as a whole. There are great […]
Imagine your patient presents with inflamed, hemorrhagic gingiva, light to moderate subgingival calculus and generalized pseudo-pocketing. For all of the history of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) coding, there have been […]
5 Skills to Succeed in a Dental Assisting Position Though it comes with many perks, dental assisting is not an easy job- dental assistants have to perform many tasks throughout […]
Few experiences can simultaneously be as intimidating and exhilarating as the first day working in a new office! Drawing from thirty-five years of employment experience, let me suggest the […]
Have you ever seen a plateau? Well, just in case you were taking a nap in geography class, it is an area of high ground, with a flat terrain. I […]
I travel around the country and talk to a ton of dentists and dental teams. I hear so much about how things are so hard. Why things are not going […]
Not only is our profession one of compassion but dentists are widely known as community builders! Largely small business owners and sole proprietors, most recognize the importance of becoming community […]
At the beginning of the year, we have the opportunity for a new start. Yet, we often get bogged down by what we didn’t accomplish in 2015. Why? Most often […]
I admit it. I’ve always been a rule-breaker. From the time I was a child and hated to hear that tired phrase little girls don’t do that, right up to […]
A survey commissioned by an online employment website has found that 37 percent of hiring managers use social networking sites to research job applicants, with over 65 percent of that […]
At DentalPost.net, we know a lot about work-life balance. Heck, our company was founded because I wanted a better way for dental professionals – and at the time, specifically hygienists […]
All of the aspects that positively affect the psychology of a person’s well-being -purpose, meaning, identity, fulfillment, creativity – are absent in the average job. Seventy percent of Americans do not […]
Continuing Education courses are the building blocks of your career. Yet I’ve heard it many times over the years and to this day, assistants will tell me they are told they don’t […]
ATLANTA, Aug. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — With a three year growth rate of 171 percent, DentalPost made its debut today on Inc. magazine’s 43th annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking […]
There are plenty of jobs out there in dentistry in one location or another. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there should be more than 74,000 new openings for […]
The word “tribe” has been used a lot lately. It’s become a cultural phenomenon, this idea of finding a tribe. Perhaps it’s a result of being a bit too connected, […]
Think back to your first day of high school. Did you have butterflies in your stomach? Were you worried about finding your classrooms, making new friends, or forgetting your locker […]
We make decisions every day. Sometimes, they don’t matter much (chocolate or vanilla?). Sometimes, they do (You are now pronounced husband and wife). Let’s take a step back for a […]
Unless you live in some remote jungle and only work with plants you will probably interact with lots of other people during your lifetime. The people I am talking about […]
With each change in season, business owners should take the opportunity to reflect on past months. Did I fulfill my goals? Was the team held accountable? What did we learn? […]
Many factors affect how long it will take to find the perfect job in dentistry – everything from the current economy to flexibility in terms of hours or pay. While there’s […]
This spring I had the opportunity to attend GrowCo, a conference sponsored by Inc. magazine designed to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. The whole time I was listening carefully […]
by Dr. Tanya Brown Have you ever heard the saying “Your actions speak so loudly, I can’t hear what you are saying”? I love this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson […]
The Complainer. The Bully. The Slacker. The Gossip. The Slob. The Flirt. The Drama Queen. Sound like the cast of characters from Glee or Mean Girls? Unfortunately, these personality types […]
The Pros and Cons of Big Vs. Small Dentistry If you look at Wal-Mart vs. the little shoe shop on the corner you will begin to understand the differences between […]
When asked to describe the ideal dental auxiliary, we all think about their ability to perform the duties they were hired to do. We also remind ourselves of the importance […]
Interviewing job candidates can sometimes feel like searching for a diamond in the rough. You know that your expectations are reasonable – but do you know how to find someone […]
I’ve mentioned before that both times I’ve been to Necker Island as a guest of Sir Richard Branson, I soak up all kinds of knowledge. As amazing as every inch […]
ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — In its effort to continually innovate how dental professionals connect and create teams that excel, DentalPost, the dental industry’s premier online and mobile job board, announces today it […]
I can say, without a doubt, 2014 has been the greatest year of my life. My sweet twin girls turned 11, starting a new decade and new chapter of their […]
It goes without saying that we all want our patients to enjoy a positive experience with every visit, because “word of mouth” strengthens our practices. But what does it take to […]
We all want busy practices and busy businesses. Or do we? Did you rush around today, frantically trying to get everything on your “To Do” list done, only to end […]
Like many in our profession, I’ve had to dismiss a few less than sterling employees through the years. However, I’ve always recognized that a stable staff sends a message to […]
As the Pankey Cross of Dentistry implores us: “Know Yourself, Know Your Work, Know Your Patient, Apply Your Knowledge, and you will experience both a Spiritual as well as a […]