Leading a dental practice is not easy during good times. We need to balance several factors to serve people well, including patient care, business operations, and team leadership. But when times are challenging, it becomes even harder to lead ourselves and others. There’s no arguing that times are challenging right now. The covid-19 pandemic has…

Dentistry can be taxing on the body. When patients think of their dental assistant, hygienist, or dentist, back pain usually isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Hopefully it’s something more flattering, like how great their teeth are or how great of a job they do at practicing dentistry. But, the fact is, many…

The pandemic isn’t going to last forever. But, the fact is, it’s likely not going to completely go away any time soon. That doesn’t mean businesses are going to be closed for the next coming months, though. In fact, many practices are still open for emergencies. Others are opening back up to full-swing in the…

If you’re connected to the Dental Hub 360 community, that means you’re well on your way to getting the most out of your dental career. That’s because the Dental Hub 360 community is full of thousands of dentists, dental team members, dental consultants, and others who are all working together to help each other achieve…

    Receptionists are some of the most important team members in any dental practice. And one of the most important tasks they perform is answering phones. When people call your practice, your receptionist is the first person they interact with. Whether it’s a prospective patient interested in potentially making an appointment or an existing…

No matter how well you care for patients oral health needs, some of your patients will change dental practices. Some change jobs and lose or change dental insurance. Others move out of the area. Still others move on because of issues with billing, staff members, or treatment. While some of these issues can’t be avoided,…

When patients come into your practice do they get consistently high levels of care? Do they leave singing your practice’s praises every time? Do they refer you to their friends and family and leave you five-star reviews online? If so, you’re in great shape. You likely have a great team working together to serve your…

When everyone in a practice gets along, everyone benefits. Team members benefit by spending less time in conflict, getting work done faster, and enjoying their work environment. Patients get a better, more efficient experience. And the practice becomes more productive and profitable. More productivity means you can serve even more patients. Unfortunately, conflict-free workplaces are…

Nearly everyone working in a dental practice will get in close contact with patients. Chances are, some of those patients will come in with a virus or other condition that can get you sick. And while dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants wear gloves to be sanitary, protecting patients from their germs and vice versa,…

Dental professionals have a lot to do. We’ve got to treat patients. And we have to do all the tasks it takes to run a business. We have so many little things to address all day. And that’s only what we do at work. With all we’ve got to do, it’s easy to find yourself…

In the Trapped in an OP Facebook group, we lead frequent discussions about finding job opportunities and career advancements. With more than 15,000 members, we have a broad mix of dental professionals networking and helping each other advance. We have dentists, dental assistants, and other dental practice team members. We have speakers, consultants, authors, and…

Every dental professional we’ve come across since launching Dental Hub 360 has one thing in common: They want to make some part of their business or personal life better. Some are looking to grow their dental practices. Others are looking to transition their careers. Others are happy in dentistry but dream of a better personal…