Is now the time to start your own dental practice?

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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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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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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A QUICK WAY TO CONNECT WITH PATIENTS

Written by: Steve Vargo with IDOC— The longer I study what makes some doctors more influential with patients than others, the more I appreciate the ability of some to build strong connections with the patients they serve. In a fast-paced healthcare environment where some doctors and their staff are seeing patients at a rapid pace,…

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Austin Ends Year on High Note With Second-Fastest Job Growth Rate in the US

Written by: Sam Tenenbaum with CoStar– Results Likely Mean Another Year of Strong In-Migration Trends, Fueling Growth Across all Real Estate Sectors Austin ended the year on a high note, adding more than 34,000 jobs over the past year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This marks the first time the Texas capital city…

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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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