Your next technology. You should always know the next technology that can make your practice faster, better, more efficient, or more productive. You may not need to buy it right away, but you should …
The monthly overhead analysis.
The monthly overhead analysis. Every practice should do a monthly line-item overhead review to understand where money is being spent and where money can be saved. …
Don’t ignore the data.
Don’t ignore the data. Sometimes, when practices are doing well, they just assume it will continue. If you don’t look at key performance indicators, such as production, collections, insurance …
Review your practice insurance policies carefully.
Review your practice insurance policies carefully. We are finding an increasing number of insurance policies with legacy items that cost money and are no longer needed. Review every line item of your …
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Don’t overcomplicate your practice vision.
Don’t overcomplicate your practice vision. Having a vision for your practice is remarkably simple. It answers the question, “Where are you going?” EXCLUSIVE 20% Savings for Tip of the Day …
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The 80:20 principle.
The 80:20 principle. The 80:20 principle states that 80% of our results in life come from 20% of our effort. Be sure to figure out which 20% of your effort gets the bulk of your results and focus on …
What are your “islands of happiness?”
What are your “islands of happiness?” We all have “islands” in our lives that make us happy. What are your islands of happiness? How can you make your practice a bigger and better island of happiness …
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Scheduling is time management.
Scheduling is time management. Time management is one of the most important systems in any business. When practices have an effective scheduling system, production will be excellent. …
Don’t be afraid to raise your fees.
Don’t be afraid to raise your fees. Be confident that you can raise your fees and not hurt your practice. Some dentists believe that raising fees will cause them to lose patients, which is merely a …
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Are you prepared for emergencies?
Are you prepared for emergencies? Do you have a plan for an emergency such as fire, flooding, equipment failure, etc.? Smart practices have contingency plans. EXCLUSIVE 20% Savings for Tip of the …
What if I don’t know what our brand is?
What if I don’t know what our brand is? Every practice has a brand. Make sure yours is one of your choosing. Otherwise, you may end up looking like everyone else. …
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Some practice actions should simply be eliminated.
Some practice actions should simply be eliminated. Every practice has “legacy tasks” that are no longer relevant. When they are identified, eliminate them. …
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