Dental practice management can be tough. These days, it can feel like being a good dentist practically requires<\/em> superhuman abilities to provide great care, grow a thriving practice, and keep everything running smoothly\u2014all while maintaining your sanity.<\/p>\r\n
But don\u2019t rip open your shirt to reveal your superhero suit just yet<\/em>\u2014because we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\r\n
In this guide we\u2019re going to help you grow your practice without losing your mind thanks to several easy-to-implement growth tactics, ways to sidestep common communication pitfalls, and tips to hack your way to successful practice marketing.<\/p>\r\n
If you\u2019re looking to grow a thriving office, recruit top talent, build a robust base of patients, and boost revenue\u2014awesome! But first, you must face the fact that improving your dental practice management has to take priority. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\r\n
In an economy where many people are looking to save a buck, cash flow for dental practices is waning as folks put off their oral care appointments.<\/p>\r\n
A study recently confirmed an alarming fact: Six out of every ten Americans are too afraid to visit the dentist<\/span><\/a>. The most common reason, unsurprisingly, is the fear of pain during a visit. We\u2019d wager a bet that the second most common reason is fear of the cost of treatment.<\/p>\r\n
While the typical general practice is generating\u00a0 $771,000 in annual revenue, three-quarters<\/em><\/span><\/a> of that is being spent on overhead.<\/em><\/p>\r\n
As it is with many small businesses, a dental practice isn\u2019t just about the dental care.<\/p>\r\n
The modern dentist must often wear many hats in order to thrive. A dentist must also be a sales and marketing guru. They\u2019re an office administrator. They\u2019re a customer service representative. They\u2019re a liaison to insurance companies.<\/p>\r\n
In this day and age, it takes great organization and management skills for dentists to run great practices\u2014so let\u2019s learn a few!<\/p>\r\n
Let\u2019s keep your sanity intact with a few simple, common-sense best practices you can implement to grow your business.<\/p>\r\n
Some dentists really have the wrong idea. They create practices based around fear\u2014shaming patients for less-than-perfect brushing and trying to chastise them into better oral hygiene.<\/p>\r\n
But shaming doesn\u2019t work<\/span><\/a> and is a losing strategy that will only scare patients and staff away.<\/p>\r\n
If your \u201cscheduling system\u201d changes at the whim of whoever answers the phone that day, it\u2019s time to upgrade to implement some order for yourself and some peace of mind for your patients.<\/p>\r\n
Today, options range from dedicated answering services to more technological solutions. In fact, there\u2019s a wide range of dental practice management software<\/span><\/a> to help automate all kinds of office minutia.<\/p>\r\n\t\t