Embrace change. Dentistry is constantly evolving. So should your skills. Team members should receive yearly training in the appropriate areas, including clinical, administrative and practice …
Embrace change.
Embrace change. Dentistry is constantly evolving. So should your skills. Team members should receive yearly training in the appropriate areas, including clinical, administrative and practice …
Address patients and parents by name.
Address patients and parents by name. You probably can’t memorize the names of all the practice’s patients and parents… but you can take it one day at a time. Review the day’s appointments at the …
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Welcome change.
Welcome change. As the business of dentistry continues to evolve, practices are looking for ways to make improvements in both clinical and administrative areas. Rather than clinging to the way things …
Rotate inventory to reduce waste.
Rotate inventory to reduce waste. When resupplying any materials you use in the course of doing your job, pull the existing stock forward and place newer supplies behind it. The idea is to consume …
Identify candidates for before-and-after photos.
Identify candidates for before-and-after photos. While every patient is a candidate, those undergoing specialized and complicated treatment may merit greater consideration. In addition, patients who …
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Rotate inventory to reduce waste.
Rotate inventory to reduce waste. When resupplying any materials you use in the course of doing your job, pull the existing stock forward and place newer supplies behind it. The idea is to consume …
The best treatment for stress is new systems.
The best treatment for stress is new systems. If members of the team are feeling excessive stress—and especially if the stress level seems to have increased in recent months—outdated systems are …
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Advice for the Treatment Coordinator (TC) – Dealing with shoppers.
Advice for the Treatment Coordinator (TC) – Dealing with shoppers. Follow-up with parents if they say they have already scheduled a consult at another ortho practice. It is critical that you continue …
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The best treatment for stress is new systems.
The best treatment for stress is new systems. Pedo practices tend to be stressful. If members of the team are feeling excessive stress—and especially if the stress level seems to have increased in …
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Advice for the Dentist – Encourage every team member to know the top three benefits of every service.
Advice for the Dentist – Encourage every team member to know the top three benefits of every service. Staff training should include teaching everyone what services the practice offers and the top …
The best treatment for stress is new systems.
The best treatment for stress is new systems. Surgical practices tend to be stressful. If members of the team are feeling excessive stress—and especially if the stress level seems to have increased …
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