Millennial dental professionals may have noticed already but there is someone new entering the dental industry. Meet Generation Z! In our previous Dentist Demographic blog post, we cover the generational shift from Baby Boomers to Millennials taking over the dental world. Now, with the next generation up and coming into the dental scene, what do you have to look forward to?
Topics: dental provider, provider, Generation Z, dental office management, dentistry, millennials
We know you are always on the lookout for new patients, which nowadays, due to the ever-fluctuating economy, are not so easy to come by. So how can you continue to expand your practice when everyone already has their go-to dentist? We sat down with the successful Dr. Leonard Weiss, of Plantation, FL to gain insight on how his marketing techniques grew his business into a million-dollar practice. Here is what he had to say.
Topics: dental practice costs, dental marketing, expand dental practice, grow dental practice, dental office marketing, more patients to your dental office, dentist marketing, dr leonard weiss
Seniors are at risk and underserved in the oral health arena, according to a recent article in the Journal of American Dental Association. Working with and providing information for caregivers can help you boost your patients' health.
Topics: caregivers elderly, caregivers guide, dental provider senior citizen, senior care dentistry, Elderly Dental, dentist for senior citizens, senior citizen dental care, dental care for elderly, oral care for elderly
There were more than 2 million emergency-related dental visits in the U.S. This is according to a Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project study in 2018. Accidents can happen and people often find themselves in need of a dentist immediately. Emergency dental care is like a first aid service and has the same importance. It helps provide pain relief and prevent further damage. Accommodating emergency dental care in your practice can directly improve the lives of your patients, as well as the success and attention your practice receives.
Topics: patient dental care experience, dental emergency, offer dental emergency service, Dental Emergency Services
Festive music dominates the airways. Hats and horns ushering in the New Year. The smell of pine trees and great food permeates the air. Bright-colored decorations and twinkling lights brighten the nights. And we just know…it’s that time of the year. It’s the holiday season!
Topics: dental office tips, dental office holiday, office holiday decorations
The COVID-19 outbreak has had a big impact on dentistry. In April 2020, dental clinics saw a 42 percent drop in appointments scheduled and a 47 percent drop in appointments completed in 2020 compared to before COVID.
Topics: expand dental practice, dental patients, dental practice
While patients might be returning to your door now that COVID-19 vaccines are available, the economic impact the pandemic had on them might not be over. Dental care can be pricey, especially in conjunction with job or insurance loss. So here are 4 things you can do to make the dental procedures your patients need more affordable and accessible.
Topics: dental practice costs, medicare, accessible dentist office, dentistry
Some experts state that no-show or last-minute cancellation per day can cost dentists up to $30,000 per year. That’s a decent chunk of change, regardless of your office’s yearly revenue. As a healthcare provider and business owner, it’s vital that you assess the causes of this, especially if it occurs often in your office, and come up with a plan to minimize it.
Topics: more patients to your dental office, patient no show, reduce no show appointments
For International Women’s Month, we want to shine light on the women who made it possible for other women to pursue a career in dentistry. In the 1800s, dentistry was inaccessible to women, with most dental schools refusing to admit female students. Below we list the women who fought to work alongside their male peers, refusing to take no for an answer.
Topics: dentistry history, women in dentistry, international womens month
Making a good first impression is an important part of being at the front desk of the dental practice. Your front desk is the face of your practice. Proper front desk etiquette is very important, yet many practices skip formal training.
Topics: customer experience, front desk manners, dental staff, customer retention
