Last updated on November 11th, 2025 at 06:30 pm “Is my location the reason why my practice isn’t doing well?” Believe it or not, we hear that question quite a bit. And while you may not find yourself in this situation, you’ve probably heard it from at least one or two of your colleagues. The “reasons” why their location is…
Last updated on November 5th, 2025 at 12:50 am Normally, I answer multiple questions in my posts, but after looking at a recent question I received regarding hygiene profitability, I realized that it was worthy of an article all to itself. So, here you go! Q: How can I make my hygiene department more profitable? Many dentists think that between…
Last updated on November 4th, 2025 at 05:31 pm Q: How should I present implant cases as opposed to a smaller treatment plan? Presenting an implant case is ultimately not any different than presenting any other larger treatment plan. The primary difference between a small versus large treatment plan is the amount of time you allocate for the presentation. How…
Last updated on November 11th, 2025 at 01:41 pm Q: I’m looking for ways to boost my production. Should I add another operatory? The first thing I’ll say is that this decision would be influenced by a number of factors, the least of which would include: How many chairs you already have. How far you are scheduled out and whether…
Last updated on November 5th, 2025 at 12:45 am A little while ago we delivered our Overhead and Profitability seminar here at MGE. Over the course of the weekend, some of the stories I heard from clients got me thinking about another angle on all of this overhead business. I’ve written quite a bit on this subject (and while articles…
I want every day in your office to be a “good day” production-wise—and there’s no reason that shouldn’t be the case! The unpredictable rollercoaster of great production one day followed by an empty schedule the next day can be prevented if you have the right procedures in place in your office. You CAN be in control of your schedule day…