The Olympics are coming up, and if there’s one thing that I love, it’s when a plan comes together. It’s the amazing sense of flow these athletes show when the cameras are on them. It’s when the runner passes the baton perfectly to the next runner in a 4 x 400m race. It’s when […]
Read PostHandling insurance billing and keeping a healthy revenue cycle can be a real headache for dental practices. From missed billing items and claim denials to inaccurate scheduling, these issues can mess with your financial stability and efficiency. We recently had a webinar with FOA Coaches Sydney Robinson, Brittany Rogar, Catilin Mendaz, and Rebecca Herring, where […]
Read PostHave you ever sat down to help create your operations manual, trying to get your practice more systemized? Great news is here: You should stop. You should not be doing the operations manual. You should not be creating documents. However, your team is the key to the process. Your team should be creating the documents. […]
Read PostSectioning teeth can be essential when the root configuration prevents straightforward extraction. Roots may be dilacerated, widely splayed, or curved, making it impossible to extract the tooth in one piece. When a tooth is broken down to the bone with no structure to grasp, sectioning becomes necessary.Key Techniques for Sectioning and Extraction Evaluate the Root […]
Read PostI’ll admit, I didn’t do blockout schedules for years, and I thought it didn’t offer a whole lot. I really thought that a normal scheduling method would be okay, and even good, in my practice. But now I’m a believer, and here’s why: It actually makes a huge difference. Improved Time Management: By allocating specific […]
Read PostAchieving high case acceptance rates isn’t just about convincing patients to proceed with treatment—it’s about building trust, communicating effectively, and presenting options in a way that aligns with their needs and financial situations. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you enhance your case acceptance strategies. Building Trust from the First Interaction Case acceptance starts long […]
Read PostHave you ever heard some horror stories about dentists who hire associates? There’s one where a group hires an associate to push out a partner. The oldest partner of the group has a problem with alcohol, and the younger members of the partnership hire an associate to push out the older doc. It didn’t end […]
Read PostHave you had that experience where your assistant keeps calling in sick and ruining what you presumed would be a great clinical day? This person is a good assistant—when they show up. However, they’re just unreliable coming to work.When this happens, you’ve got two items on your “to-do” list: Hold them accountable. This means having […]
Read PostIf you’re anything like me, during the design phase of the office build-out, you analyzed every 12 o’clock picture you could get your hands on in order to optimize it for your own needs. You also likely have never seen the PERFECT design—I know I haven’t. My design is pretty darn solid (for me), but […]
Read PostAn interesting thing happens when you realize your dental practice isn’t a rocket ship and can’t grow another 100%. I’m nearing that stage now. We probably need another doctor in the next few months (maybe even a few months ago), and we’re nearing maximum capacity. What does it feel like when the rocket ship phase […]
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