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…
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…
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…
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…
Dentistry is a tough job and to keep yourself mentally and physically healthy you probably exercise on a regular basis. like many of us, you may find the motivation to go to the gym hard, especially when you are exhausted at the end of the day. how can you be certain that you are doing…
Are you familiar with the new CQC, single assessment framework? The CQC is introducing a new way of assessing health care providers and is implementing the new single assessment framework. https://www.cqc.org.uk/news/our-new-single-assessment-framework As I read the documentation this morning, I was struck by how focused CQC are becoming on the culture and values of your practice.…
Civility, a moral duty, or a competitive advantage for your dental practice? In the world of dentistry, where patient care and teamwork are paramount, the atmosphere within a dental practice can significantly influence not only the patients but also the entire team. Incivility and civility, or the lack thereof, play crucial roles in shaping the…
In the dynamic world of dental practice, success hinges on a foundation built upon four essential principles. Being self-aware, raise standards, communicate well, action and accountability. At the Institute of Dental Business, Jane understands the significance of these principles in helping associate dentists and dental practice owners thrive. Let’s delve into these principles and explore…
Have you ever been at that point in your life where you feel frustrated that your health and body is not what you want it to be. You know you should go to the gym or do some exercise, yet it doesn’t happen. Have you discovered that the way to make the changes, to stay…
Unlocking the Power of Patient-Centred Dentistry: The Missing Piece in Dental Education Are you a dentist who feels that something crucial was left out of your dental school curriculum? You’re not alone. Most dentists graduate with clinical skills but find themselves lacking the knowledge and tools to effectively connect with and communicate with their patients.…