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Is now the time to start your own dental practice?
Written by: Tyler DeStefano with DentistryIQ on March 8, 2019– Taking the big step of buying your own dental practice can be daunting. But if that’s your goal, you should start looking for a practice now. The idea of owning and running a business can be daunting. You are not only a dental provider, you are also a business…
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Medical Practice
Written by: Teresa Iafolla with eVisit on January 28, 2016– So you’re launching your own practice—and probably feeling a little intimidated, right? As you’re getting started, you’re likely to run into some key decisions that could impact your eventual success. How do you avoid those common mistakes that could work against your medical practice? We’ve gathered together a list of…
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How 4 practices are creatively mitigating COVID-19 risk and gaining patients in the process
Written by: Justin Bosco with Dentistry iQ on October 26, 2020– Since the novel coronavirus pandemic began earlier this year, dental practices have had to quickly adapt to new infection control policies and new expectations from patients. While most dentists and patients alike are adjusting to the “next normal,” some practices have also found innovative and creative ways to…
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New fears in an already feared profession: Tips to consider when reopening your dental practice in the COVID-19 era
Written by: Elizabeth Crockton with Dentistry iQ on June 18, 2020– It’s no secret—going to the dentist elicits feelings of fear and anxiety among many members of the general public. Adding coronavirus into the mix does nothing to help the situation. Elizabeth Crockton shares a few tips on how to calm fears. Currently, if there…
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Eight ways to keep your dental practice safer during COVID-19 crisis
Written by: CURADEN with Dental Tribune on March 30, 2020– KRIENS, Switzerland: During the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the dental profession forms one of the most threatened groups. Close contact with patients, exposure to bodily fluids and the handling of sharp instruments all increase the risk of infection. So what can you do to keep yourself,…
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How to Stay Safe When You Return to Practice
Written by: Denise M. Claiborne, PhD, RDH and Muge Akpinar-Elci, MD, MPH with Dimensions of Dental Hygiene on 4/2/2020– The COVID-19 emerging global crisis will reshape the dental environment and how oral health professionals prepare for patient treatment. Occupational safety and health must be at the forefront of dental facilities during all forms of patient care. Because COVID-19…
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Patient Engagement: Making an Emotional Connection
Written by: Bob Levoy with Physicians Practice— Establishing an emotional connection with patients will differentiate your practice in ways that will be profoundly meaningful and appreciated by your patients. Patient satisfaction doesn’t guarantee patient loyalty. On the contrary, satisfied patients frequently change doctors because of insurance coverage, convenience, and long wait times among numerous other…
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4 strategies for attracting new dental patients and keeping the patients you’ve got
Christine Alfano is the senior director of corporate and dental channel marketing at Vyne — DentistryiQ Yes, attracting new dental patients is very important to the survival of your dental practice. But so is keeping the patients you’ve already got. Here are ways to keep patients that you may not have thought about. Most dental…
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I’VE STARTED MY OPTOMETRY PRACTICE, WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
Written by: Steve Vargo with_IDOC— Starting a solo optometry practice can be a daunting task, especially considering most optometrists do not graduate optometry school with a strong grasp of the business aspects of running a private practice. There are many things you need to do prior to your grand opening, but the work doesn’t end…
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DENTAL MARKETING 101: INSTAGRAM BEST PRACTICES FOR BEGINNERS
Written by: RevenueWell— If you are new to Instagram or want to learn more about best practices when using the platform as a dental marketing tool, this guide will help get you started. When it comes to using photos and videos to market your dental practice, Instagram can’t be beat. The hugely popular mobile app…
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