There are generally two types of practice owners. The first type will be employed alongside other dentists at an established dental company like a DSO, corporate practice, or a similar organization. The second type comes in the form of more entrepreneurial folks—those who dare to start their own dental practice.  The first type of dentist…

Dentistry is a hectic profession, no doubt about it. Constantly jumping from patient to patient often leaves us with little time to relax. Delivering life-changing treatment on a daily basis comes with enormous amounts of pressure. To be fair, most of us knew we were getting into that sort of stuff when we decided to…

Practice owners, like any successful business owner, are visionaries. They have an aim they’re working toward, and some sort of end result in mind. In other words, they have a plan. Achieving the dental practice of your dreams begins with establishing the right goals. Unfortunately, most practice owners lack experience. As dentists, they’re often unversed…

If you’ve noticed there’s way more hustle and bustle in the dental industry these days, you’re not alone. The dental industry has been taking off like a NASA rocket. Chaos is nothing new—working in dentistry means working in a hectic profession. But the pace is definitely increasing; dentistry is becoming less of a clinical profession…

Dentistry is evolving, with new strides constantly fueling a growing atmosphere of innovation. But it’s not all rainbows and butterflies; the market is growing saturated, and many dental professionals feel swept up in a “rat race.” The industry is in full swing and, nowadays, most hygienists are experiencing wear-and-tear to their bodies within a matter of…

A dental practice consists of many small, moving parts. Like a machine or a theatrical show, there are so many components that need to work in tandem with one another. One of the biggest cogs in the machine is the team. If a dental team is efficient, productive, and motivated, then their dental practice is…

A dental practice (or any business, for that matter) is comparable to a house.  Without the right foundation, a house won’t be as sturdy as it ought to be; if a storm comes, the house might even fall apart. The same goes for a dental practice. In the context of this analogy, a “storm” might…

Every dental practice owner knows that a dental practice is nothing without a high-functioning team. And, just like any business, it’s important that the whole team feels appreciated. On one hand, they’ll be more retentive. But, more importantly, they’ll be happier. It’s essential to go out of your way to acknowledge their efforts, contributions, and…

Running a dental practice isn’t easy. No practice owner will achieve their vision without some bumps in the road. The path toward growth requires innovation in lieu of mediocrity. There are a lot of hats to wear, and a lot of roles to fill. There’s always room for improvement, especially in the realm of increasing…

Things get crazy in a dental practice, and sometimes we get left feeling crazy as a result. That’s why it’s so important for dental professionals to take their mental health seriously and do all they can to ensure they feel in control of our lives. However, during turbulent times, it can seem impossible to destress…