Consider Conflict for Generating New Ideas
Are you struggling to find innovative ideas for your practice and team? Maybe what you need is a little conflict. This is not the same conflict that keeps you up and night… Continue On +
The Clash over Full-Mouth Debridements
Few dental procedures cause more controversy between front and back teams than full mouth debridements. Not only is the procedure difficult to say, it’s also challenging to get insurance companies to pay… Continue On +
Top Ways Dentists Get Into Trouble
One of the most effective ways to stay out of trouble with the Board of Dentistry, American Dental Association (ADA), and dental insurance companies is to understand some of the top reasons… Continue On +
Protecting Your Petty Cash
Imagine a small unlocked box full of cash sitting out of sight from its owner. What are the chances someone might see this as an opportunity to just take a little money? … Continue On +
Consider Your Legacy
What do you plan to do when you’re 97 years old? If you’re like John Dobson, you’ll travel the country helping people connect with the cosmos. As reported in the current issue… Continue On +
Planning in 2012 for 2013 Tax Law Changes (Part I)
With the recently “upheld” Health Care Reform Act (HCA) and the “Bush Tax Cuts” (BTC) expiring, we are expecting some big tax changes for 2013. This presents some tax planning opportunities that… Continue On +
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
How do you handle situations where dental patients refuse x-rays? Do you see the patients anyway? How about when patients need treatment for gum disease, yet they insist on having a basic… Continue On +
How to Permanently Plan for Temporary Disability (Part II)
During many difficult situations we encounter in life, it is often our friends and colleagues that help us weather the storm of uncertainty and doubt, and get us back up on our… Continue On +
Resolve Conflict by Focusing on Needs and Interests
Few of us enjoy conflict. But instead of hiding from it, consider how you can manage it more effectively. Max Lucade once said, “Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.” Hopefully we… Continue On +
It’s All in Our Brain Chemistry
Are you a slave to your brain chemistry? At times we all are as Kent Greenfield illustrates in his book The Myth of Choice. For example, when men do not feel satisfied… Continue On +
Know the Rules before Rewarding Patients for Referrals
How do you acknowledge dental patients when they refer friends and family to your practice? Hopefully you always send a thank you note to the referring patient—something personalized and not just a… Continue On +
Doctor: The Small Business Owner
Generally speaking, you are a doctor because you enjoy science, medicine, helping people and even the artistic component in sculpting teeth and creating a beautiful smile. You did not become a doctor… Continue On +