Staying in an Operational Rut Costs More Than You May Think

The six most expensive words a dental owner could say are, “we’ve always done it that way”. As the saying goes, the one thing that’s constant in life is change. Whether it’s shifts in the needs of your community or industry-wide regulatory changes, it’s important that your practice continues to evolve as well. While practice owners know this, putting it into action is not always so straight-forward. Sometimes, you may not know what to do, other times a lack of […] Read More...

Positioning Your Practice for a Successful Transition: Why Cost Management & Practice Profitability Matter

As an independent dental owner, you’ve spent your career devoting your time, energy and resources into your practice. While it might be tempting to coast into retirement, it’s more important than ever to focus on cost reduction and efficiency efforts for your practice. This will ensure your practice is best positioned for a transition and that you’ll receive the maximum financial benefit from an eventual sale. Effectively (and sustainably) increasing your practice profitability requires a dual-approach: Maximizing productivity & reimbursement […] Read More...

Building An Effective, High-Performing Team

“A team is not just a group of people who work together. A team is a group of people who trust each other.”   Investing the time to building a strong, productive team is essential, because a great team is the foundation of your practice and ensures its success.   It is not enough to simply hire staff, even the most skilled individuals will fail without strong leadership, clear direction and teamwork.     Read More...