Pain points of a poorly managed dental appointment book

In the world of dentistry, where precision and punctuality are paramount, the management of the appointment book can make or break the practice. A poorly managed dental appointment book can lead to a cascade of problems that affect not only the dental team but also the patients. Let’s delve into the pain points of mismanagement…

Dental coaching, what is it all about?

  Dentistry is ever changing and career progression, practice development are essential for success. Dentists who seek fulfilment in their field turn to Dental coaching as a valuable resource to enable them to achieve their goals. Working with a coach is something that is commonplace in most other commercial businesses where people are earning more…

Dental coaching, what is it all about?

Dentistry is ever changing and career progression, practice development are essential for success. Dentists who seek fulfilment in their field turn to Dental coaching as a valuable resource to enable them to achieve their goals. Working with a coach is something that is commonplace in most other commercial businesses where people are earning more than…

Do you know why your patients are not saying “Yes”?

  Are you starting to see white spaces appearing in your appointment book? Are you hearing patient putting  treatment off until the next exam? Are you noticing your level of income dropping?l Would you like to learn some questions that will reverse the trend? As a dentist, I know that you want to provide the…

Do you understand how your patients are making decisions?

Understanding Your Patients: The Power of Understanding Decision Strategies As dentists we often focus on learning and developing clinical skills, and expertise. Unfortunately, this is not enough if you want to convert your treatment plans, and provide quality care.  You must understand how your patients think and make decisions, understand them patients at a deeper…

Are you putting the cult into your culture?

  Cultivating a Compelling Dental Practice Culture: The Power of Values and Vision A successful practice is built on so much more than just clinical skills. There are 10 essential habits and skills that you must master if you are going to be successful. One of those habits and skill is the leadership element of…

What can hairdressers teach dentists about pricing?

Unlocking Your Smile: The Dentist’s Guide to Charging Bands Based on Qualifications and Experience If we were to survey our patients, would they expect to pay the same fees for work completed by a newly qualified dentist as they would for another dentist with 10,000 hours experience and many 1000’s hour training? I would wager…

Are Your Thinking Patterns Hindering Your Dental Career?

If you are reading this, it is because you are a dentist looking to improve your clinical expertise and / or develop your dental practice.   I firmly believe that your success is dependent on the developing the right habits, using them so they become second nature. The way we think becomes habitual, you could…

Are Poorly Managed Emergencies Impacting Your Team’s Stress Levels?

In a dental practice, few things can send stress levels soaring for all the team as rapidly as poorly booked emergency appointments. Picture this scenario: a jam-packed schedule, then suddenly, ping,  a 15-minute appointment is double booked for an emergency appointment , with no information about why the patient needs to be seen  It’s a…