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Seven Things to be Thankful for This Thanksgiving
Practice Management

Seven Things to be Thankful for This Thanksgiving

You don't have to look far to find things for which to be thankful.

| 7 years ago ›
A Life Lesson on the Importance of Learning to Delegate
Practice Management

A Life Lesson on the Importance of Learning to Delegate

Many dentists prefer to be hands-on, but here's why it's time to delegate some tasks to your dental practice team.

| 7 years ago ›
The Difference Between a Client and a Patient
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The Difference Between a Client and a Patient

Here's why dentists shouldn't shy away from calling patients 'clients.'

| 7 years ago ›
The Importance of Recording the Clinical Record
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The Importance of Recording the Clinical Record

Learn what dentists should and shouldn't include in patients' clinical records, as well as how that information could be used.

| 7 years ago ›
A Lesson in How to Encourage Team Members to Grow
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A Lesson in How to Encourage Team Members to Grow

Want your dental team to get better at what they do? Here's what you need to do.

| 7 years ago ›
Manage Challenging Dental Patients with the B-A-N-J-O
Practice Management

Manage Challenging Dental Patients with the B-A-N-J-O

When challenging dental patients create an ethical quandry, dentists should use the acronym B-A-N-J-O to help them decide what to do.

| 8 years ago ›
When Patients Can't Afford Dental Treatment
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Practice Management

When Patients Can't Afford Dental Treatment

What are dentists to do when their patients can't afford dental treatment?

| 8 years ago ›
The Day I Quit Dentistry
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Practice Management

The Day I Quit Dentistry

Ever wanted to quit dentistry? You're not alone. But here's how to overcome the burn out and reignite your passion.

| 8 years ago ›
Why It’s Wrong to Look for the ‘Right’ Dental Team Members
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Why It’s Wrong to Look for the ‘Right’ Dental Team Members

Great dental teams don't just happen. Here's why dentists need to nurture their team members' natural abilities.

| 8 years ago ›
Is There ‘Hidden Attrition’ Happening in Your Dental Practice?
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Practice Management

Is There ‘Hidden Attrition’ Happening in Your Dental Practice?

How is the patient retention in your dental office? Is your patient base the same year after year even though you continually bring in new patients?

| 8 years ago ›
Asking Yourself the Right Questions about Technology
Practice Management

Asking Yourself the Right Questions about Technology

Buying new dental technology for your practice can be difficult - do you really need it? What is the return on the investment? Here are some questions...

| 8 years ago ›
Defined Dental Benefit Plans: Why Insurance Does Not Exist
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Practice Management

Defined Dental Benefit Plans: Why Insurance Does Not Exist

We look at the difference between defined dental benefit plans and dental insurance.

| 8 years ago ›