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Post-Pandemic Dentistry: Realizing the Opportunity in Cracked Teeth

Post-Pandemic Dentistry: Realizing the Opportunity in Cracked Teeth

Cracked teeth are on the rise since the pandemic – and the perfect opportunity to improve patient communication and profitability. Find out...

| 2 years ago
Profile of a ‘Bad Patient:’ Why Honest Communication Wins
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Profile of a ‘Bad Patient:’ Why Honest Communication Wins

Patients who stop coming to the practice and need care can be frustrating for practice teams. How do we support our challenging, 'non-complaint' patients?

| 3 years ago
Why Dentists Shouldn't Be Afraid of Improving Case Acceptance

Why Dentists Shouldn't Be Afraid of Improving Case Acceptance

Many dentists equate 'improve case acceptance' with 'sell dentistry.' What they should equate it with is improved oral health for their patients.

| 7 years ago
Improving Case Acceptance of Root Canal Therapy

Improving Case Acceptance of Root Canal Therapy

Many patients fear root canals without fully understanding the procedure. Through months of research and development, however, Spear discovered the key...

| 7 years ago
My Favorite Human Resources Myths - Part 2

My Favorite Human Resources Myths - Part 2

This is Part Two of a three part series about Human Resources Myth. You can read Part One here.  I want to stress that these HR myths are not unique...

| 8 years ago
My Favorite Human Resources Myths - Part 1

My Favorite Human Resources Myths - Part 1

I want to stress that these HR myths are not unique to dental offices.  I have experienced these in companies large and small, but as business owners,...

| 8 years ago
Getting Buy-In From Your Dental Team

Getting Buy-In From Your Dental Team

In my last article, I talked about one strategy for implementing change in your practice. This concept focused on changing the actions of the dental team...

| 9 years ago
One Strategy to Change Staff Behavior
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One Strategy to Change Staff Behavior

One of the greatest mistakes I have seen countless managers and business owners make is convincing themselves that they will be able to influence everyone's...

| 9 years ago
Setting SMART Goals for the Practice

Setting SMART Goals for the Practice

As many of us move into the New Year, we set resolutions. Many times these are grand statements to be a better person, lose weight or spend more time...

| 9 years ago
The Three Types of Employees
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The Three Types of Employees

My wife has been a dental assistant for nearly 20 years. It has always been interesting as an HR professional to watch her interactions in the...

| 9 years ago
Hiring: Those Nagging Doubts

Hiring: Those Nagging Doubts

Many times in the hiring process you come down to two final candidates – but now you are torn between which one you want to hire.  All in all this...

| 9 years ago
What to Look For in a Resume
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What to Look For in a Resume

In previous articles, I wrote about the hiring process – from how to build a job description to what to ask in an interview. These next few articles...

| 9 years ago