Motivation in the Workplace
If it was easy, everyone would do it! How awesome it would be if every task we are responsible for truly was easy? If little to no effort was required...
Give Dental Assistants a Hand – Dental Assistants Recognition Week
For many people, a trip to the dentist can be stressful and anxiety producing. A dental assistant who can ease the nerves and calm the fears of a patient is...
Easing Patients’ Minds, Then Their Pain
Dr. Garrett Morris has two words working against him before patients ever set foot in his practice: “root canal.” Dr. Morris, of Endodontic Specialists in Metairie, La., said there’s a...
Six Trends in Websites for 2014
Like hairstyles, fashion, cars and computers, websites follow certain trends in style and function. This is why websites typically are replaced or upgraded every 3-5 years. Here are 6 trends...
The Power of Personalization in Eaglesoft
One of my absolute favorite things about Eaglesoft is how very customizable it is in so many ways. This customization increases efficiency and allows you to spend more of your...
The 3 Top Reasons Your Dental Practice Should Have a “Doing Good” Component
Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Does your dental practice benefit from the power that...
First Stop on the Patient Experience Train: The Dental Lab
Jeremy Stauffer has been in the lab business since graduating high school. It’s what he knows – and what he’s exceptionally good at. And in his time in business, first...
Love and Dentistry
As I was sitting here thinking about Valentine’s Day and dentistry I decided to write about Passion vs Enthusiasm. Whether you are thinking about your dental office or your sweetie,...
Sirona 3D Summit Spring 2014 Lineup
If you look out your window, it’s hard to believe that spring is just around the corner. As the blooms start to emerge from the buds on the trees, our...
A Healthy Smile for a Child in Need
Did you know that nearly 20 percent of children ages 4 and 5 have tooth decay, and that 50 percent develop tooth decay by the third grade, and 86 percent...
Public Relations: It’s Not Just for the Big Guys
If you believe you’ve got a good story to tell, we’d like to hear it. In fact, there are a lot of people in your community who would like to...
Strategies to Reduce Broken Appointments and No-Shows
As I review my clients’ practice goals for 2014, one goal that continues to be mentioned is reducing broken appointments and no-shows in the practice. In order to achieve the...
Facebook Page Marketing – Time-Saving Tip
Many of you have asked for tips to help save time with Facebook business page management. Before I share an automation tip with you, let me start by saying, “Use...
Treating Patients, Not Procedures
Dr. Ed Hood of Hood Dental Care in Denham Springs, La., cherishes his relationships with his patients. It was his desire to serve people that attracted him to dentistry nearly...