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Don't Use the 'F' Word in Your Hygiene Exams and Other Tips for Success

Don't Use the 'F' Word in Your Hygiene Exams and Other Tips for Success

Are you taking steps to make hygiene appointments as smooth as possible for both you and the patient?

| 5 years ago
Is Your Dental Office Team Disengaged?

Is Your Dental Office Team Disengaged?

Is your staff burning out and disengaged? Here are some quick tips to fix that ASAP.

| 5 years ago
The Pros and Cons of Open Book Management

The Pros and Cons of Open Book Management

It is essential to keep your staff educated and engaged with your vision, values and strategies - including your financial details and goals.

| 5 years ago
No More 'Just a Cleaning, Please'

No More 'Just a Cleaning, Please'

Learn how the 'continuing care' mindset can enhance your patients' hygiene experience and elevate your practice to a more successful and profitable level.

| 5 years ago
Compensation Models That Truly Motivate

Compensation Models That Truly Motivate

What do you need to take into consideration when determining compensation strategies for your dental team?

| 5 years ago
7 Reasons For Performance Shortfall in the Dental Practice
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7 Reasons For Performance Shortfall in the Dental Practice

Is someone on your team not fully meeting your expectations? Here are 7 potential reasons they're not performing their...

| 5 years ago
How Hygienists Can Quickly Connect With Patients

How Hygienists Can Quickly Connect With Patients

How can dental hygienists make patients feel comfortable and welcome from the very beginning? Guest author Shelley Brown, R.D.H., B.S.D.H., offers some extremely simple tips.

| 6 years ago
Five Characteristics of a Profitable Dental Hygiene Department
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Five Characteristics of a Profitable Dental Hygiene Department

The most profitable dental hygiene departments have five characteristics in common. Here is a breakdown of each and how you can implement them in your...

| 6 years ago
INFOGRAPHIC: How to Revolutionize Your Dental Practice in 6 Weeks

INFOGRAPHIC: How to Revolutionize Your Dental Practice in 6 Weeks

Team meetings can help get your dental practice team on the same page, but how do you affect true change? We have the answer.

| 8 years ago
New Spear Online Course: “Establishing Value for your Treatment Plan with New or Existing Patients”

New Spear Online Course: “Establishing Value for your Treatment Plan with New or Existing Patients”

Dr. Frank Spear discusses how even long-time patients may need more information on the value of treatment because of the related fees.

| 8 years ago
'Impact of Mouth Breathing on Oral and General Health, Part 1' is Now Live!

'Impact of Mouth Breathing on Oral and General Health, Part 1' is Now Live!

Mouth breathing is more than just an aesthetic problem, and can contribute to negative health conditions. This can present significant problems, especially...

| 8 years ago
'The Importance of Medical/Dental Histories in Understanding a Patient’s Overall Health' is Now Live!

'The Importance of Medical/Dental Histories in Understanding a Patient’s Overall Health' is Now Live!

What type of medical history questions do you ask your patients? Do you ever update this information for your existing patients? Sometimes patients may...

| 8 years ago