The other day I wrote a message about appointment books and really knowing and being realistic about how long treatments take. I received some messages saying that zoning doesn’t work. After some questions about how the zoning was implemented, I agreed, zoning done badly wont work. Here are some of the biggest errors people make…
If you are unhappy with your practice, remember this: you have three choices – If the first two options are not an option, it’s time to embrace improvement. The journey towards a better practice begins with acknowledging the need for change. Once you have admitted to yourself that the status quo is not an option…
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…
Being principal, Running a successful dental practice involves a variety of skills that yo may not have considered as an associate with a view to ownership, along with excellent clinical skills, fabulous customer service you need the whole gamut of business skills including financial control, leadership, and HR skills, There is so much to do,…
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…
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…
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.…
Live your life, not someone else’s. As I swim my 64 lengths, I could choose to focus on the other swimmers, some who are faster, some slower than me, some do intensive short bursts others long endurance. All the while I look at others, comparing myself, there is a voice that constantly tells me how…