Start your CE by reading. The least time-consuming and inexpensive way to determine if you’re interested in pursuing certain continuing education is to read first. Start with articles on the subject, …
Throw out your systems.
Throw out your systems. When is the time to throw away your current system? When practice growth begins to slow down. If practice growth is slowing or you are in a plateau or even declining, it …
Treat your sales representatives with respect.
Treat your sales representatives with respect. Sales representatives are often treated as interruptions and distractions during the day. While it can be difficult to meet with them when they don’t …
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Maximize your continuing education.
Maximize your continuing education. CE is not something to accumulate simply to meet licensure requirements. When properly planned, CE can improve practice quality, speed, and efficiency. Target every …
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Talk about consequences.
Talk about consequences. Don’t be afraid to tell a parent what happens if they do not follow through with treatment. It’s important for parents to understand the consequences (delivered with positive …
Don’t denigrate patients behind their backs.
Don’t denigrate patients behind their backs. Circumstances may arise that tempt you to talk about patients negatively when they’re not there. It may make you feel better, but it brings everybody down. …
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Does a declining economy guarantee a declining practice?
Does a declining economy guarantee a declining practice? Absolutely not. Even in challenging economies many practices continue to grow by taking the right steps. This includes reactivating overdue …
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Office managers are for everyone.
Office managers are for everyone. Office managers can help practice to grow and develop at a much faster rate. However, they must make sure that they allocate their time with all staff members …
No more excuses.
No more excuses. Excuses are easy. So is blaming others. Always take the approach that you’re responsible for whatever happens to you and then do something about it. …
Compete with yourself.
Compete with yourself. The world’s top competitors don’t compare themselves to others. They compete against themselves so that they can continually improve. Sports science has shown that this is a far …
Promote the doctor to parents every day.
Promote the doctor to parents every day. In the end, parents “buy” the doctor. When they feel that the doctor is caring, compassionate, and focused, and provides high-quality care, they have an …
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Get back to basics.
Get back to basics. If the practice is not running as smoothly as you would like, look at your systems and determine which ones aren’t working. …
