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6 mistakes to avoid when starting your private practice
Written by: Members of the AMA Physician Communications team— Anticipating pitfalls is a fundamental part of the clinical side of medicine and a physician just starting should apply that same thinking to establishing a private practice. Find out what it’s like from a doctor who has done it. The thrill of opening an independent private…
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If you opt for a startup practice, here are a few things to look for:
By: Sabri Blumbergh— a) Pick the right location Ultimately, you want the maximum number of high-quality new patients for the minimum marketing budget required. Following these tips can help – although in many cases you won’t be able to get lucky with every single one of them, so there can be some flexibility if necessary:…
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6 Oversights To Avoid With Practice Startups
By: Keith W. Gruebele — Even the most organized and motivated dentists can make simple missteps to complicate opening a new practice, with all the different factors it can sometimes be easy to make an oversight. Opening your own dental office is no simple task. Coordinating with different parties and managing the moving parts can…
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6 Steps to Starting a Dental Practice
By: Keith W. Gruebele— Buying a dental practice can seem overwhelming at first, but the rewards of being your own boss and running your own office can make the initial work well worth it. First, understand some basic steps to getting started. If you’re considering striking out on your own and starting a dental practice,…
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How to plan for success when opening a new practice
By: Lisa Philp— Success doesn’t happen by accident. Building a new dental practice, which is really starting a new business, is one of the biggest professional steps a dentist will ever take in his or her career. Unfortunately, many dentists open a new practice without clearly understanding the multiple roles they must fill for that…
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Spring cleaning isn’t limited to the office: Update patient records to mitigate risks
By: California Dental Association — Spring is a prime time to deep clean your practice and tie up any loose ends from the previous year. It’s also a great opportunity to review your patient records and ensure all files are accurate and current. Below are some things to consider when revisiting patient charts. If you…
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How to Start a Dental Practice Right After Graduation
By: Lee from SDN — Buying or building a practice right out of dental school can be overwhelming and risky. Deciding to take out a loan is a big deal. You could spend your whole career invested in this decision, so you should be as informed as possible before taking that daring leap. What should…
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How hiring the wrong people is damaging your dental practice
By: Sally McKenzie — The office manager who has kept your practice running smoothly for the last four years just gave you her two-week notice, and the news has sent you into a panic. You dread the hiring process, but know you’re going to have to find someone to replace her as quickly as possible. Otherwise, some of…
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4 strategies for attracting new dental patients and keeping the patients you’ve got
By: Christine Alfano — Most dental practice owners are on the lookout for ways to keep their waiting rooms busy, their treatment chairs full, and their office phones ringing from new patients, as well as continue top-notch treatment for their existing patients. While dentists want to build their patient populations, they need to beware of gimmicks and…
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5 Cost-saving tips when starting a medical practice
By: MedicalDirector.com — Starting your own medical practice can be exciting, but for a practice to have healthy cash flow, and to scale and grow, you need to identify and plan for all your start-up costs – so you can avoid as many surprises as possible. In MedicalDirector’s latest ebook, ‘The Smart Guide to Starting a Medical…
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