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Bringing on an Associate? Avoid Making These 3 Mistakes

by Vicky Prince

May 28th, 2025

Bringing a new associate into your dental practice should mark a time of growth, increased patient access, and a lighter load for the senior dentist. But too often, it becomes a source of stress, patient dissatisfaction, or internal conflict. Why? Because integrating a new associate isn’t just about filling a chair—it’s about ensuring alignment, training, and accountability from day one.…

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Thinking About Buying a Second Practice? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Sabri Blumberg

May 21st, 2025

Q: “I’m thinking about buying a second practice, but I’m not sure if now is the right time or what I should be looking for—what should I evaluate before making that kind of move?” A: Okay, so this is a monster of a question—because there’s a lot to say about it. Like, what kind of practice are you thinking of…

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Fix the Flow: Rethinking How Your Dental Practice Is Built

by Chris Menkhaus

May 7th, 2025

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…

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Why Making Your Practice Busier Isn’t the Answer: A Smarter Way to Grow

by Chris Menkhaus

Apr 30th, 2025

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 to think: “We need to do more. See more…

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How to Drop PPOs Without Losing Patients (And Still Make a Profit)

by Sabri Blumberg

Apr 23rd, 2025

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…

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The #1 Mistake That Leads to High Staff Turnover in Dental Practices

by Vicky Prince

Mar 26th, 2025

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 why poor leadership and communication are the root cause…

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Bringing on an Associate? Avoid Making These 3 Mistakes

Thinking About Buying a Second Practice? Here’s What You Need to Know

Fix the Flow: Rethinking How Your Dental Practice Is Built

Why Making Your Practice Busier Isn’t the Answer: A Smarter Way to Grow

How to Drop PPOs Without Losing Patients (And Still Make a Profit)

The #1 Mistake That Leads to High Staff Turnover in Dental Practices

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