Dental Practice: Page 386

Dos and don'ts for team building and assigning targets

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Many dentists complain about their teams, but often the problem stems from a lack of motivation or engagement. If staff members simply go through the motions every day, with no clearly expressed performance expectations, their role will probably seem like "just a job" to them. An excellent way to solve this problem is to create and assign performance targets, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.

September 7, 2015

3 things to consider before giving a raise

By Sally McKenzie

All too often, dentists give their team members raises for the wrong reasons. You want to keep them happy, after all, and what better way to motivate them than with a bump in pay? However, as practice management consultant Sally McKenzie writes, sometimes you need to look behind the numbers before you commit to a pay increase.

September 7, 2015

5 things to prepare for when selling your practice

By Scott Mortier

While the desire to step away and sell a practice can stem from different reasons, the goal remains constant: maximizing your profits from the sale and making sure the transition goes as smoothly as possible. Practice transition expert Scott Mortier writes that several issues must be considered to ensure the transaction goes off without a hitch.

September 4, 2015

CDA Presents 2015: Prevention is key for sports trauma

By Theresa Pablos

Nearly every dentist will need to address sports-related trauma at some point, and the best time to educate patients about injuries is before they occur, according to a presentation by Dr. Ray Padilla at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2015 meeting.

September 2, 2015

Study: Brush DJ app improves kids' oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The free mobile app Brush DJ helps kids adopt and maintain an effective oral healthcare routine, according to a new study published in the British Dental Journal.

September 1, 2015

They said what about my practice?

By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS

You do everything you can to provide the highest-quality dentistry, best customer service, and most fantastic patient experience ever. You answer everyone's questions, are empathetic, and even work through lunch to squeeze in that emergency. And then one day, you get a link to a bad review. Don't panic, the Madow Brothers offer practical advice to deal with this scenario.

September 1, 2015

Weed, feed, and separate: Part 4 -- Separation anxiety

By Lisa Knowles, DDS

Dr. Lisa Knowles continues her series on growing a practice. In this column, she explores the theme of separation and how it can help your practice. She offers practical ideas for observing your staff, making adjustments, and making an impact with your words.

September 1, 2015

Podcast features Dr. Zuckerberg discussing social media

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Edward Zuckerberg, DDS, discusses the importance of using Facebook to grow dental practices in a new Academy of General Dentistry podcast.

August 31, 2015

MEA|NEA acquires healthcare communications company

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

MEA|NEA has acquired the White Stone Group, a provider of healthcare communication management products.

August 31, 2015

3 tips for a more patient-centric practice

By Jay Geier

To become a more patient-centric practice, you need to start name calling, hiding your refreshments, and not introducing yourself, according to Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier. You probably think he's joking. Well, he's not and offers three pieces of advice that will allow you to impress patients and increase your referrals.

August 31, 2015

Legal Cases: Third-molar extraction with lingual nerve injury

By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to present a new, regular column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in litigation and before the licensing board. This column will offer our readers a fresh perspective on common practice and risk management issues from attorneys who litigate these issues in the real world.

August 30, 2015

Dos and don'ts for coaching your staff members

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Practice success requires active leadership from the dentist. Your team, no matter how highly trained or motivated, will still need encouragement and guidance from you. Look for opportunities to praise and support your team throughout the day, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.

August 30, 2015

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