Dismissing Dental Patients
Let’s say you have a dental patient who you no longer want to see, whether it’s due to behavioral issues, non-compliance with treatment, or another challenge. What do you do next? It’s… Continue On +
Dental Accountant’s Due Diligence (Part I of III)
The first thing most people think about when they hear “due diligence”, as it pertains to the purchase of a dental practice, is a checklist of everything needed to evaluate the price… Continue On +
Choice of Entity – Entity Foundation and Basics (Part 1 of 3)
Whether you are about to purchase a dental practice or you already own one, one of the first things you must do is decide on an entity type. It is very important… Continue On +
Dental Office Spore Testing
If you Google “Autoclave spore test requirements” or “Dental Office Spore Testing” you aren’t exactly overwhelmed with definitive resources that clearly lay out the requirements dental offices need to follow in order… Continue On +
Method of Payment for Dental Accounts Receivable
One of the best ways to manage accounts receivable is to make sure you collect as much as possible at the time of dental service. This sounds like common sense advice. What… Continue On +
How Your Dental Practice Can Benefit from a Morning Huddle
The economist John Kenneth Galbraith once said, “Meetings are indispensable when you don’t want to do anything.” Which is why some dentists and teams prefer to skip morning huddles. Too many times… Continue On +
How to Finance Your New Dental Practice
When the time comes for you to purchase a dental practice, congratulations! This is a huge step and one that, hopefully, will provide you with years of success, fulfillment and pleasure providing… Continue On +
Maximizing the Effectiveness of Working Interviews
How do you have a successful working interview to ensure you hire the right person for the practice? First, you and your dental team need to identify the characteristics of your ideal… Continue On +
Avoid the Dental “Watch” List
Most dental practices have it, and most dentists regularly talk to patients about it. “John, I’m putting that upper right tooth on the watch list.” You may think you are alerting patients… Continue On +
Feeling Stuck? Get a Good Night’s Sleep
The next time you are challenged and find yourself struggling for solutions, make sure you get a good night’s sleep. When we dream, our brains are often in the best position to… Continue On +
The Uncrowded Extra Mile
Many dental practices talk about going the extra mile for patients, but how many actually do it? The time, the effort, the consistency; it’s not easy. Inspirational speaker Wayne Dyer once said,… Continue On +
Factors That Influence Banks’ Decision to Lend To Dentists
Many banks are interested and eager to lend money to dental professionals. Some of the reasons why they are interested are; the enormous size of the industry, it has been relatively resilient… Continue On +