Have you ever played the ‘hurry up and wait game?’ Typically, when I ask this question to hygienists they furiously nod their heads and proceed to share that one of the biggest challenges for them and their Dr’s is in hygiene checks. Often times the hygienist and the patient are waiting on the Dr who…
How do you know if your hygiene department is successful from a profit stand point? This may be one of the most commonly asked questions we come across as dental coaches. The good thing is your hygiene department can become a profit center of your practice if managed properly. One of the key factors to…
Nutritional counseling plays an essential role in dentistry and in the overall health of our patients. There is an unquestionable relationship between dietary factors, dental caries, and the correlation of multiple health problems, including diabetes and heart disease. It is our responsibility as excellent clinicians to educate all of our patients on how a healthy…
Are you practicing excellent clinical standards by providing your patients with the best care possible? As dental professionals we should all be practicing to the standard of care while striving to go over and beyond it. The definition of the standard of care is typically identified by the level at which the average, prudent provider…
“The pursuit of knowledge is never-ending. The day you stop seeking knowledge is the day you stop growing.” Brandon Travis Ciaccio made this very powerful statement that we should all consider in everything we do. With that being said……What do you think is your dental edge? What is your passion in dentistry that would encourage…
We believe one of the major obstacles in dental treatment presentation is getting to the dental patient’s “WHY.” WHY do they want this treatment; how is it going to impact their life? If the dentist can get to that WHY, you will get to the emotional connection. You are on your way to getting the…
In my opinion, with the experience I’ve had in offices, the Scheduling Coordinator position is one of the toughest in the office; IF it’s not handled correctly. An empty chair isn’t always a bad thing. I’ve been told that an empty chair can generate up to quarter million dollars in revenue per year. A practice…
One of the hottest topics in the dental industry is “How to Build a Successful Hygiene Program”. Vice President Barbara Maddy talks directly to the hygiene department about the growth the doctor hopes for from their hygiene department. Hygiene can grow a practice in two ways: Treating Periodontal disease Offering Restorative treatment Periodontal disease Question…
So often AMP comes into a dental office with concerns from the hygiene team on how to treat the periodontal patients that need this care yet have gone years without it. It is often asked of us in puzzlement on how to approach these patients after the years of not addressing either their periodontal health….…
A successful relationship of any kind must have one common denominator. That common denominator is known as Communication. Communication opens any and all doorways to Success. If fostered properly in your dental practice; it will be the key to a Successful Practice. After all, the clinical skills provided in the practice are only one factor…