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In today’s world, staffing and human resource issues are at an all-time level of, well, WEIRD.  Yes, that IS my technical term for it. As an international medical practice management consulting firm, our company, Shorr Solutions helps clients across the United States and Canada.  We’re seeing the trends of the employment market, both with independent Read More...

What is Dental Internet Marketing? Every business should invest in strategies and techniques to market and grow its customer base. Marketing is one of the best strategies by which a business can create value for potential customers and influence their decision to purchase.  Internet dental marketing is, as the name suggests, marketing a dental practice Read More...

The newest generations of pet parents (that’s what they call themselves these days) are setting a higher bar for veterinary professionals, according to a recent survey commissioned by Weave. Today’s pet parents want what is convenient for them, but it turns out those conveniences are also time-savers for practices, and a means to bond clients Read More...

Employee turnover shines a negative light on your practice for several reasons. First, it can be expensive because time has to be spent interviewing and then training new employees. Additionally, it hurts the morale of your employees and your patients. Staff members may begin to wonder if they should seek employment elsewhere; your patients may Read More...

Is your dental office staff having trouble staying motivated? Have you seen performance decline across your team due to burnout or stress? One way to energize your dental team is through a bonus program. Dental office bonus systems give your staff members a common goal to work toward and motivate them to work more productively. Read More...

In a dental practice, keeping up appearances is important. Your practice should maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization each day. Doing so can instill confidence in your potential and existing patients, enhance efficiency, and provide a more relaxing work environment for your dental team. However, if your dental practice is like many others, Read More...

Dental offices are busy, sometimes hectic buildings. Every staff member in the office has a different daily schedule and different tasks to check off their dental office daily task sheet. Additionally, this schedule can look different from day to day as various types of patients come in for appointments. Staying organized within your dental practice Read More...

You and your team collect patients’ payments, though you may not understand what happens next during the transaction process. While many people pay for their entire visit at the time of the appointment, plenty of patients cannot afford to do so, so they take advantage of a dental payment plan. Understanding how your dental office’s Read More...

Whether you are the patient or the care provider, the process of billing glasses after cataract surgery might be a puzzle. Medicare coverage can change over time, and costs vary depending on the health insurance company, the supplier, and the type of glasses the patient requires. In this article, we aim to shed some light Read More...

As a dental practice owner, your business is one of your largest assets, though you may not know how much it’s worth. Attempting to calculate operating expenses and annual gross collection numbers—not to mention determining practice value fluctuations while juggling new patients and dental office staff—can feel overwhelming. If you’re considering a dental practice transition, Read More...

Health professionals sometimes forget that most people don’t understand the various medical terms they use every day, making it harder for patients to understand when they’re explaining a diagnosis. Patients need to be able to comprehend your explanations and advice to carry out their treatment program properly. This issue is where optometry patient education can Read More...

Telephones, emails and text messaging are just some of the ways that we communicate today, to name a few. Communication technology has evolved by leaps and bounds ever since the invention of the first telephone in 1876. In fact, I can remember calling my elementary school friends on our corded landline telephone, or being told Read More...