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Office managers are vital to the success of any dental practice. In a previous article, we discussed the growth of the office manager role in the last 10 years and its impact on the dental industry. But how does an office manager grow in their role and gain the necessary skills to excel in their...

Utilizing the right dental practice software can streamline your practice’s daily tasks and make staying in touch with patients a lot easier. Most dentists use dental office practice management software to keep track of patient records and inventory. But has your practice ever considered adding patient communication software to the mix?  Practice management software can...

It’s almost time for kids to head back to school, and that means plenty of opportunities for your dental practice to connect with both new and existing patients! Back-to-school time is getting busier and busier for both kids and their parents, though, which means booking a dentist appointment might not be the first thing on...

Your dental practice relies on dental hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff to keep your practice afloat and deliver an excellent patient experience. But if your dental office is like many, you may be struggling with staffing and retention.  Weave’s State of Dental Staffing report found that 66% of healthcare clinics were short-staffed as of February...

Key Takeaways Burnout affects dentists in many ways: It can cause exhaustion, irritability, loss of motivation, and feelings of detachment or isolation. It hurts both work and personal life: Burnout can lower productivity, increase mistakes, drive staff turnover, and impact relationships and mental health. Prevention starts with balance: Set limits on workload, take regular breaks,...

So you graduated with your Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, and now you’re considering your options: Do you join an existing organization or learn how to start a physical therapy business to call your own?  Building a physical therapy clinic from the ground up isn’t a walk in the park — it comes with a...

The dental assistant, sometimes called a dental nurse, handles many responsibilities. If you’re hiring an assistant for your dental practice, keep reading for some helpful information. This article covers the primary duties of the role, dental assistant job description templates, and a comprehensive guide on different dental assistant job descriptions to help you find the...

Are you interested in dental assistant jobs? If you’re wondering how much dental assistants make, read on as we discuss their average salary across the United States and Canada. Dental assistants serve as aides to dentists and their hygienists. With the American Dental Assistants Association as their professional organization, dental assistants in the U.S. can...

There are many ways a dental office can become successful, but there is one thing that all successful offices have in common: successful dental offices have great patient treatment acceptance. You can’t be successful as a dental office if patients are constantly turning down treatment options or delaying care.  So why do patients turn down...

There are many ways a dental office can become successful, but there is one thing that all successful offices have in common; successful dental offices have great patient treatment acceptance. You can’t be successful as a dental office if patients are constantly turning down treatment options or delaying care.  So why do patients turn down...

Dental offices expend an immense amount of effort and money trying to get new patients. Nothing is more disheartening than when a new patient schedules an appointment but does not show up. Unfortunately, this occurs more than many offices would wish it to happen. Is there any way to stop this, or is this just...

Fees and payments are hard topics for many dental team members to bring up. Let alone talk about. In fact, some offices have the same trepidation of talking about it as they do about religion, politics, or cryptocurrency purchase mistakes they keep hoping will turn around.  But discussing dental fees and payment expectations early and...