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The Business Anarchist's Guide to The Business of Dentistry - Walt’s Lessons For Dentists To Excel In Business
I’m a huge Disney fan. If I could travel back in time to meet Walt, I’d do it. The vision he laid has been so powerful that it’s transformed the business of entertainment. It’s even transformed the business of business. Disney, as a business, does almost everything...  Read More
A German Master Dental Technician, Uwe Mohr : Howard Speaks Podcast #55
Uwe Mohr, MDT Zahntechnikermeister of Smart Ceramics Dental Art Studio, is a German master dental technician with over 40 years of experience serving dentists worldwide.  Listen as he shares his global perspective on dental labs, materials, technician education, and more.  Uwe has nearly 10,000...  Read More
Consultant Tip: Sure-Fire Ways to Grow Your Practice
There is a strong leader and a solid ethical team. Patients are thanked for referring others to the practice. They are organized and have real-world systems that give predictability to their schedule. Duties are divided and staff know what they are responsible for. All...  Read More
Consultant Tip: Appropriate Terminology for Technical Staff
Classic Practice Resources, Inc. Appropriate Terminology (Author, Unknown) In order to help our patients feel more comfortable, the following terminology guide has been developed. Keep a copy of this and review it occasionally to refresh yourself. Especially for the Technical Staff ...  Read More
Creating A (REAL) Viral Growth Machine for Your Practice
The Step-by-Step Formula for Creating A (REAL) Viral Growth Model for Your Practice This post is my first in a series that I've put together in order to show you the step-by-step process for creating a viral growth model for your practice. QUICK NOTE: The following information applies to both...  Read More
8 Things To Consider Before Dentists Make Retirement Plans
Most professionals have stable income because they have invested in higher education and certifications to practice their profession. However, dentists are quite different because they aren’t exactly paid per hour and don’t work nine to five. Most dentists have their own clinics where...  Read More
8 Tips For Front Office Managers At Dental Practice
Some dentists find it hard to view the dental practice as a business instead of a service. This may be because they see the need to help people rather than focusing totally on making a lucrative income. That may be a wonderful paradigm, but with that kind of attitude, you may find it difficult to...  Read More
Consultant Tip: 53 Ways to Create Exceptional Customer Service
53 Tips to Create Exceptional Customer Service Track referrals to your office and acknowledge those that refer. If you state guidelines allow a patient referral program implement one. Wow Letters to patients from staff members Communicate to patients via email. Send them practice...  Read More
The Birth of the Kona Adapter with Mark Frias, RDH : Howard Speaks Podcast #54
Mark Frias, RDH, works at a busy office.  When he first saw the Isolite system, he realized how valuable it would be to have hands-free suction as a hygienist.  He bought an Isolite system himself in hopes that his employer would buy one for every operatory.  When the owner refused, Mark took...  Read More
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Why Does Your Practice Need Mobile Marketing?
Mobile marketing is something that is so common these days that it’s extremely difficult to avoid, because it’s everywhere. We are all so intrigued by our mobile devices because we can do almost anything on them, and the prevalence of these devices has skyrocketed in the consumer...  Read More
Become a "CE Junkie" with Dr. John Nosti : Howard Speaks Podcast #53
How did Dr. John Nosti, director of Clinical Mastery Series, get to where he is now?  In this episode he tells new grads that if they want to accelerate their learning curve they need to become "CE junkies."  Should a new grad buy a CAD/CAM, CBCT, and laser? What is Clinical Mastery Series and...  Read More
The Voice of Dentistry with ADA Presidents Dr. Maxine Feinberg and Dr. Carol Summerhays : Howard Speaks Podcast #52
How has dentistry changed in the last 25 years and how will it change in the next 25?  Why should a graduating dental student with $300,000 in debt pay their ADA dues? Do female dentists actually work less like many have predicted? Why can't dentists give HPV and other vaccines, while a pharmacy...  Read More
What is A Dentist's Biggest Dream For Their Professional Career?
For some people becoming a dentist is their biggest dream, which takes a lot of work and dedication. But what happens when they finally earn their license and can start practicing dentistry? They quickly find out there is more to the dental profession than simply taking care of teeth. Before they...  Read More
The Business Anarchist's Guide to The Business of Dentistry - How To Leverage Holidays & Special Occasions  To Attract & Retain More Patients
There are two ways you can send out an ad to promote your practice – whether it’s to your existing patients (internal marketing) or to prospective patients (external marketing) – and in fact, I’d go so far as to say there’s a right way and a wrong way: )You can...  Read More
A Microscope in Every Operatory with Dr. Glenn van As : Howard Speaks Podcast #51
Dr. Glenn van As has a microscope in every operatory.  Hear his story of why he got into magnification in a big way. Electrosurge is officially dead and lasers have taken their place.  Dr. van As shares why every dentist should have a diode laser in their office. Stream Audio Here:      ...  Read More
Retargeting:  Dental Marketing's Newest Frontier
98% of Visitors to Your Website Leave Without Calling Your Office for An Appointment: Retargeting Facebook and Google (The New Frontier in Dental Marketing) Brings Them Back The Statistics: 98% of prospective patients who are “shopping” for a Dentist will leave your website without...  Read More
Top 5 Websites Dentists Should Visit for Daily Industry News
Remaining on of top industry trends is an important part of any career, especially so within the the field of dentistry. Having a clear idea of the technology and resources that are available allows dental professionals to identify possible business prospects. Following industry news gives...  Read More
How to Make Your Dental Website Patient-Friendly?
For a dental website to be user-friendly, you should provide enough information about your practice to your target audience. Your information should be comprehensive, easily navigated and well organized so the prospective patient can search for the information he/she needs. Here is the example...  Read More
Apples to Apples - Dental Intel with Adam Smith : Howard Speaks Podcast #50
Adam Smith, VP of Analytics at Dental Intel, shares his expertise on practice overhead, accounting in a dental office, uncovering embezzlement and more! Stream Audio Here:                                                                                                                   ...  Read More
Your Next 7 Medical Emergencies with Dr. Catharine Goodson : Howard Speaks Podcast #49
On average in a 10 year span, 7 medical emergencies occur in a dental office.  Dr. Catharine Goodson shares the story that started her on the pathway to become an expert in medical emergencies in dentistry, followed by the steps you can take to have your office ready for your next incident. What...  Read More
The Essential Guide for Successfully Using Social Media to Generate More New Dentist Patients and Referrals
™. Dr. Newhouse has created The Essential Guide for Successfully Using Social Media to Generate More New Dentist Patients and Referrals (SlideShare Below) and has provided FREE Tuition for the Dental Marketing University™ Module #1: Social Media Marketing Success now through May 15,...  Read More
The Art of Dental Photography with Dr. Jason Olitsky : Howard Speaks Podcast #48
You've been told to use a nice camera to increase case acceptance, improve communication with the lab and build a library of before and after cases.  But which camera should you buy?  And once you buy it, how do you take good enough pictures to post on Dentaltown? As the expert on clinical...  Read More
Consultant Tip: Staff Meeting Protocol
The Purpose of Staff Meetings: Have orderly, productive, and uplifting meetings; which will help create a more unified staff and thus a more productive practice. Go over practice monitors from the previous month. Acknowledge staff members who refer patients to the office [along...  Read More
Abandoning Paternalistic Care with Dr. Mo Taheri : Howard Speaks Podcast #47
These days fewer patients answer with, "Whatever you say, you're the doctor" after a treatment plan presentation.  In today’s episode, Dr. Mo Taheri, a published prosthodontist, lecturer, and active townie on the forums, urges dentists to shift to a patient-centered team model. Dr. Taheri...  Read More
21 Tips to To A More Profitable Dental Practice
There's no doubt, all dentists that I speak to want at least 1 thing, that is to be more profitable. Sometimes that means taking on more patients. Other times, it means being more efficient with what you have. Here's 21 ways you can make your practice more profitable.  Tyson Downs is an...  Read More
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