Sometimes there’s a ton of stuff on our plates. Recently for me, it’s been quite overwhelming. I lost my personal assistant about 2 months ago, and I’m trying to simplify my life to work without that person. This is all while publishing the 7th DSN Manual, collaborating on the next
Have you ever considered the power of a well-conducted one-on-one meeting within your dental practice? Beyond the day-to-day whirlwind of patient care, administrative duties, and clinical management, the quiet yet impactful one-on-one meeting can be a transformative tool for both practice leaders and their teams.One-on-one meetings, when executed with intention
In the ever-evolving landscape of dentistry, the line between success and stagnation often rests on our ability to embrace change, tackle challenges head-on, and transform them into opportunities. Drawing on the insights from the wealth of wisdom encapsulated in DSN, this is your roadmap to not just navigate the tumultuous
Many people believe that they should use their weakest team members to answer the phones, but this could not be farther from the truth. In fact, I believe that you should be leveraging the knowledge of your strongest team member. Active listening, active questioning, and emotional intelligence are paramount in
Treatment planning statistics serve as valuable leading indicators—potentially some of the most important ones! To clarify, a leading indicator is a predictive number or trend within the practice that can forecast future revenues or profitability. I track my treatment planning stats weekly through my BlueIQ insights. I review case acceptance,
Most importantly, do you own the ability to choose where your day takes you? It’s Monday evening, and I’m doing my nightly journaling reflections from the day. I woke up this beautiful Monday morning around 4 a.m. It is quite normal for me to be up early. Over the last