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…
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…
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…
On a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is low how confident do you feel? If you felt more confident, what would you be able to do that you can’t do now? The impact Lack of confidence will destroy your career. It will stop you attending courses, it will prevent you having conversations with…
Working as a dentist you are busy, there is so much to do, so little time to think and often ideas and plans don’t come to fruition because they get lost in the busyness. Writing your ideas and thoughts down is an important part of achievement. 1978 Slamecka and Graf found that people who wrote…
Building your career as a dentist or practice owner is like playing a computer game, you must complete and win at one level before you move to the next. I have been coaching dentists for 18 years and seen so many try to take short cuts to success and it never works. short cuts…
Are you a female dentist frustrated and demoralised by your experiences as an associate or locum? do you think you could run a practice better, taking better care of patients and the team? Are you considering taking the leap into practice ownership? In this blog, we’ll explore some of the challenges that female practice owners…
In the world of dentistry, where teamwork is paramount, absence of team members had a huge detrimental effect on how the practice functions, treatments / patient care and team morale. Managing sickness and absence can be a daunting challenge, not knowing how to manage delicate issues, your rights and the rights of your employee. Dental…