Dentistry is a good gig, right? Better than most careers. US News & World Report regularly ranks dentistry as one of the best jobs in the country. Yet, I’ve met many dentists who are stressed out. …
Surprising Advice for Dentists from Sgt. Pepper
It was 50 years ago today that Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. What can the Beatles’ classic album released five decades ago teach us about practice management? You’re probably thinking not much. …
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3 Surefire Ways to Lose Good Employees
Your team plays a critical role in the success of your practice. They help you get you through the tough days and prevent the tough days from turning into something much worse. Yet, many dentists have …
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4 Lies That Hold Dentists Back
Dear Struggling Dentist, Here’s some advice––stop being your own worst enemy! Yes, I know, the dental economy isn’t the greatest and competition is heating up as DSOs continue to grow. And I realize …
Success Story: Dr. Cynthia Banderet
Dr. Cynthia Banderet wanted to break through to the next level. She owned and operated a successful general practice in Belleville, Illinois, for more than 10 years, but she knew she could be doing …
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What Monsters Lurk in Your Practice?
What if Halloween happened every day? Ooh, that’s a scary thought. Can you imagine putting up with the crazy, over-the-top costumes, the ghouls and goblins, the gruesome humor and the candy giveaways …
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Get Ready for the Second Half of the Year
This is a dangerous time for many practices. As we enter the second half of the year, there can be a tendency to relax a little, especially if your practice is ahead of last year’s pace. You want to …
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Put the Fun Back in Your Practice
Running a dental practice is more complex than ever before. As a practice owner, you have a lot on your plate––caring for patients, leading the team, managing the practice, updating your clinical …
What’s the Quickest Way to Lose Patients?
That’s an easy one––don’t listen to them. People find it infuriating when they’re ignored especially by the person they’re talking to. In a dental practice, this happens when staff members fail to …
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Why Does My Staff Hate Me?
It ain’t easy being the boss. You’re going to be unpopular at times. You’re going to make difficult decisions that don’t please everybody. You’re going to assign employees tasks they don’t like. And …
Speeding to Your Destination or Dead in the Water?
“Why haven’t you reached the next level?” This is a question I ask doctors who attend my seminars. And here are some of the more popular responses I get: “Too busy treating patients.” “Not …
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Dentistry According to the Rolling Stones
What do Mick, Keith and the boys know about running a dental practice? Actually, more than you might think, judging from some of the songs in their catalogue. Let’s dust off a few classics as well as …
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