Introduction In dental practice management, it’s natural to want to act quickly when things start to feel off. The schedule’s packed, patients are waiting, and your team seems overwhelmed. The gut reaction? Hire another assistant. Bring on an extra hygienist. Maybe even recruit another doctor. After all, more hands mean more help… right? Not necessarily. One of the most common…
Last updated on November 3rd, 2025 at 11:58 pm Introduction: When Growth Starts to Hurt If you’re running a busy dental practice, you’re not alone. Many doctors reach a point where the schedule is packed, the team is running full tilt, and yet it still feels like you’re leaving opportunities—and revenue—on the table. At that point, the natural reaction is…
Q: I’m in-network with a lot of reduced fee plans, and it seems like no matter how hard I work, I’m still barely able to cover my overhead. How can I drop some of these plans without losing all my patients? A: I talk to dentists all across the U.S. that are facing the same frustrating reality: you’re in-network with…
Last updated on November 14th, 2025 at 03:04 pm High staff turnover is a chronic issue in many dental practices, creating operational instability, lowering patient satisfaction, and driving up costs. While there are a number of factors contributing to high employee turnover, one factor stands out above the rest: lack of effective leadership and communication. In this article, we’ll explore…
Last updated on November 17th, 2025 at 05:57 pm What’s your procedure for scheduling new patient initial exams? Do you schedule new patient initials with only the doctor? Or are they scheduled in hygiene with the doctor doing the exam at the back end of the appointment? And how long do you schedule these appointments for? An hour? An hour…
Last updated on November 17th, 2025 at 05:54 pm The hygiene department is the heartbeat of a thriving dental practice and one of the pillars upon which every successful dental practice is built. Not only is it the primary point of contact for regular patient visits, but it also presents a significant opportunity to drive production and improve patient retention.…