Keep up with technology. We are not suggesting you buy everything new, but keeping up with technology will allow you to know what will benefit your individual practice at the highest level. EXCLUSIVE …
Running late throws off the team.
Running late throws off the team. Running late is more than just an inconvenience. It throws off the team and leaves them unsure about how to perform throughout the day. …
Ask for feedback.
Ask for feedback. Ask parents, patients, team members, and other doctors for feedback about your practice performance. If you don’t get feedback, you’ll have no idea how to improve. …
Stay motivated.
Stay motivated. Throughout any career there are times where we are not as motivated as others. How do you keep yourself motivated every day? What do you read, who do you listen to, and what do you …
Did you bring your “A game” today?
Did you bring your “A game” today? Take a week and ask yourself one question at the end of each day: did you bring your “A game” today? Be honest. Bringing your “A game” means bringing you best self …
Do a walk-through.
Do a walk-through. Select one part of one system and do a step-by-step walk-through of the process with the team. When doctors, office managers, and team members perform these exercises together, …
Give parents and patients your energy.
Give parents and patients your energy. The more energy you give to parents and patients the more they will internalize it. They end up leaving the appointment or phone call, feeling better than when …
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Trust factor: Character creates trust.
Trust factor: Character creates trust. If you want your team to trust at the highest levels, they need to see consistent character behavior by a leader. Character is about those values (i.e., honesty, …
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Will the orthodontic staff shortage ever end?
Will the orthodontic staff shortage ever end? Not anytime soon. The reality is that there is a huge shortage of dental staff; however, your practice does not have to be affected by it. By building a …
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Everything today is AI.
Everything today is AI. We’re seeing artificial intelligence (AI) advertised with countless services and products. One of the most promising of these appears to be remote monitoring as an excellent …
Educate your parents and patients.
Educate your parents and patients. If you have a new service, technology, or technique that you’re bringing into the practice, you want parents and patients to hear about it even before they might …
Find the next improvement.
Find the next improvement. Every practice has amazing opportunities. The top practices act on those opportunities, while others wait for more information, research, or proof. Acting early is usually …
