I was working with an office a few weeks back, and one of the hygienist’s told me she “hated feeling like a salesperson in the office”. I sat and thought about what she said as well as how often I heard similar statements from other hygienists. As a general rule,…
A buyer’s mentality in this era is a stubborn and autocratic animal. So many students from areas both suburban and rural come to dental schools in their youth and enjoy the variety and energy of the city. They simply can’t imagine living elsewhere after their dental school days are done.…
I have often heard it said that being certified in CPR is like having fire insurance. You really hope you never need to use it, but if you do, you’ll be glad you have it. Every 5 years the American Heart Association (AHA) makes changes to their CPR guidelines in…
So you’re considering retirement and feel your best option is to hire an associate then sell your practice to that associate when you’re ready to call it quits. Let me ask you this… Do you want to watch your perfect working relationship go from good to bad real quick? I’m…
As practice owners, it’s clear your demand for high standards, a strong skill set and entrepreneurial spirit put you where you are today. While these skills are essential when opening and running a successful practice, it’s not enough to keep your patient roster fully scheduled. You need to make a…
