Decision making tip #4...When making a significant decision, always seek out an expert. Experts have most likely seen this type of decision many times before and can help you to identify the pros and …
Decision making tip #3…
Decision making tip #3...Find someone who has already made this type of decision and see how it worked out for them. It may not be an exact comparison, but it will help you to understand some of the …
Decision making tip #2…
Decision making tip #2…When making a decision, always analyze the financial impact early. The further you get into the decision, the more prone you will be to keep moving forward even if you find out …
Decision making tip #1…
Decision making tip #1… This week’s tips will provide 5 ideas to help in your decision-making. When facing a decision, the first thing to do is ask yourself why you really want to do this. Is it …
Complete cases on time.
Complete cases on time. Every time a case goes longer than expected, you move into a 100% overhead scenario. You may not be writing checks, but orthodontic practices lose tens of thousands of dollars …
Keep track of how many patients are overdue to complete treatment.
Keep track of how many patients are overdue to complete treatment. If it goes over 2% you need to re-examine your basic management systems because the bottom line is that they’re not working. …
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Try to complete one task at a time.
Try to complete one task at a time. The front desk is a very busy place and does require multitasking. But the more a front desk person can focus on completing one task at a time, the more efficient, …
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What can anxiety tell us?
What can anxiety tell us? Anxiety can tell us when something is wrong and needs to be addressed. Anxiety is often based on something not working well in the practice. When the problem is fixed, the …
As the owner of the practice, what are three things that you would change right away?
As the owner of the practice, what are three things that you would change right away? Asking your team members this question helps them to give their best insights and gives them permission to think …
What is your newest idea?
What is your newest idea? Do you have a new idea to make your practice exciting and fun? Don’t overthink it, just get going. Even if you don’t get it completely right, your effort will probably make …
Think about excellence.
Think about excellence. Strive every day to achieve excellence in your practice. Whether it involves filing insurance or placing braces, excellence should be the goal of everyone in the practice. …
You can’t win an online battle.
You can’t win an online battle. Getting into a back-and-forth with a parent or patient online who wrote a bad review simply makes you look worse. You will come across as nasty, defensive, and …
