How many new patients do you need? New patients are a lifeline for all dental practices. How many new patients you need should be mathematically determined every year by building a set of goals that …
Make it a goal to save time per hour this year.
Make it a goal to save time per hour this year. Every practice should have a goal to save as much time per hour as possible through greater efficiency. This has a significant increase on the amount of …
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Is your production growing?
Is your production growing? Production is the single most important metric in any dental practice. Your number one objective is to have it grow every year. …
How do you get inspired?
How do you get inspired? Many fortune 500 CEOs write about what inspires them. It can be making a difference in the world, improving profit in their companies, or inventing new products that help …
Make the move.
Make the move. Many dentists have waited extra years before making a move that they wanted to make. Unfortunately, they lost those years and cannot recover them. If you think you have a good idea, …
Check your energy and motivation.
Check your energy and motivation. Energy may be the single most important resource for any of us. If your energy is low, your motivation will follow quickly. Having excellent energy can make up for …
Watch your no-shows to understand inflation.
Watch your no-shows to understand inflation. A year ago, one of the major signs that inflation was rising was an increase in no-shows in dental practice appointments. The economy will bounce back …
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Get off the drama triangle.
Get off the drama triangle. There are three parts to the drama triangle: victim, villain, and hero. If you’re playing any of these roles, you are guaranteed to have continuing drama in your life. The …
Make your practice your hobby.
Make your practice your hobby. Hobbies are fun. They are meant to be enjoyed and create stimulation and motivation. Turn your practice into a hobby and you will love your career. …
Raise your enthusiasm.
Raise your enthusiasm. Raising your enthusiasm is not only for your own benefit. Your enthusiasm will also raise the enthusiasm of the people around you. When people are around enthusiastic people, …
Track your production ratios.
Track your production ratios. If you track production ratios such as production per day, production per provider, or production per patient, you almost always find opportunities for better practice …
Explain the consequences.
Explain the consequences. Don’t be afraid to let a parent know the consequences of not following through with treatment. Be polite and calm but be honest. Parents appreciate this and it will help them …
