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    Boosting customer service from "good" to "great" involves more than just employee attitudes. Many dentists don't realize that great customer service can only be delivered if it...
    Aug. 24, 2023
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    If you are a dentist who attributes 20% or more of your revenue to implants and over $1.5M in total revenue, you have one of the most valuable dental practices in America today...
    Aug. 22, 2023
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    In dentistry, there is nothing better than internal referrals. Here are some proven strategies that will have them rolling in.
    Aug. 22, 2023
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    I recently came across some photos of my dad’s dental office and his dentistry from the 1970s. Everything in the office is what you would expect from an office from that time:...
    Aug. 22, 2023
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    In today's crowded digital landscape, you need to find a way to set your dental practice apart. Marketing through storytelling is a great way to do that.
    Aug. 22, 2023
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    In this final article of an accounting series on using financial statements, the authors look at how the financial ratio analysis technique can help you pinpoint and monitor critical...
    Aug. 22, 2023
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    Dr. Joshua Austin discusses products and solutions regarding clear aligner therapy with Dr. David Penn, whose company, EOCA, Austin considers one of his "favorite underrated, ...
    Aug. 18, 2023
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    According to this dentist, Gen Z doesn't entirely understand the oral-systemic connection. She's made it her mission to make sure they do, and here's how.
    Aug. 17, 2023
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    There's much more to dental ergonomics than your posture. It even involves office culture. This ergonomic expert dentist shares tips to keep you and your team pain-free.
    Aug. 16, 2023
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    Attractive smiles are all the rage, and this popularity is your chance to satisfy patients' desire and grow your business. Offering same-day smiles makes your practice even more...
    Aug. 16, 2023
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    Dental practice owners are facing rising overhead, staff shortages, declining insurance reimbursements, and deteriorating economic indicators. Learn more about key lending criteria...
    Aug. 16, 2023
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    In this popular bimonthly feature, Dr. Glazer gives a quick review of three dental products on the market today.
    Aug. 15, 2023
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    Endosealer
    No more accessory cones. No more spreaders. No more backfill. Re-Gen Bioactive EndoSealer, master cone, and done!
    Aug. 13, 2023
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    When should you perform endodontic treatment versus pulp capping? Dr. Gordon Christensen shares his opinions and clinical conclusions based on decades of experience.
    Aug. 11, 2023
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    You know you have an amazing dental practice, but new patients need help in finding you and liking what they see. Learn how to manage your online identity to make your practice...
    Aug. 11, 2023
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    Don't listen to all the conventional savings advice. Investing in your business will carry you to success, not saving and obsessing about the bottom line.
    Aug. 10, 2023
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    While we can't quite see into the future, says Dr. Joshua Austin, technology from Cayster and Ivoclar can help stop future problems with our lab work before they ever happen.
    Aug. 9, 2023
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    Marketing tells the story of your dental practice.
    The August 2023 issue of Dental Economics covers topics related to marketing your dental practice.
    Aug. 9, 2023
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    EBITDA is a mouthful, but it could be the key to creating generational wealth for your family. Here’s what you need to know about EBITDA and how to improve your profitability,...
    Aug. 8, 2023
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    To increase all-on-X implant patients, your practice must implement effective marketing strategies: leveraging Google Ads lead generation, utilizing patient testimonials, and ...
    Aug. 7, 2023
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    Laser dentistry is a win-win for this dentist’s practice and his pediatric patients and their parents. By using a laser to treat tethered oral tissues, he is helping create a ...
    Aug. 7, 2023
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    Respecting your patients’ time is crucial for reducing stress and becoming more profitable. Here are some steps you can take to make sure your office is an on-time office.
    Aug. 4, 2023
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    Want a profitable dental office? Today's times call for introspection, as well as some tips from other industries. Dr. David Phelps offers insights for having a more productive...
    Aug. 4, 2023
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    A new generation of dentists is riding the AI wave and revolutionizing dentistry as they buy outdated practices. This change is benefitting both the industry and patients.
    Aug. 3, 2023
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    What does added value look like for your practice? This dentist explains how patient education, xylitol, and integrated treatment have helped his practice weather the economic...
    Aug. 3, 2023