You’ve got an idea, and you think it’s brilliant. Your team will feel the same, right? Well, maybe not at first. No matter how brilliant your idea is, change can scare people. You might think, “I’m excited about this idea! Why aren’t they?”
Leadership is hard, and there’s no avoiding that fact. Every day you run into the same problems, like staff issues, conflicting decisions, or stalled growth, but the reality is that many of these struggles aren’t problems inherent in your business—they’re alignment problems. When the leadership isn’t aligned, it
There’s no debating it: AI is here, and it’s here to stay. We know, this can sound pretty scary! AI isn’t all bad, though. In fact, it can do a lot of good things for your practice. With the power of AI, you don’t have to write notes by hand. AI saves plenty of time by recording your conversations with patients. Scanning technology has evolved, too, helping dentists uncover tooth decay sooner than ever before.
Your gross profit percentage is the revenue you have remaining after all your direct costs are paid, and in this sense, it’s essentially the opposite of overhead. This metric plays a huge role in indicating the health of your practice, because profit is the oxygen your practice needs to function. Without it, your practice
Try this experiment: go into your kitchen, then turn on the faucet. Cup your hands under the running water. Now, carry that water across the room. What happens? The water spills everywhere! No matter how hard you try, that water will seep through your fingers…and make a huge mess. Water needs a container. So does your practice.
Few things are more frustrating than pouring time and energy into hiring, only to watch your new team member walk out the door. When turnover is high, especially with new hires, it’s more than just inconvenient, it’s a costly, culture-draining problem. That’s why retention isn’t just important; it’s essential.
Buying a new home is exciting…until everything starts to break. At first glance, the house looks great. After a few months of living in it, though, problems seem to come out of nowhere. The dryer breaks down. A pipe bursts under the sink. The gutters are clogged with leaves.
Overhead — it’s one of those sneaky things that quietly chips away at your profitability if you’re not paying attention. The higher your overhead percentage, the harder it is to actually keep what you earn. But the good news? You have more control over it than you might think.
Every dental practice should be a destination—both for patients and passionate team members. That’s exactly what Ryan and Emma wanted. From the very beginning, they wanted a practice where people could build their dream careers. However, getting there wasn’t easy.
Your hygienists are far more than mere caregivers—they’re crucial to the success of your practice! You can supercharge your hygienists’ performance by tracking some key performance metrics, empowering them to improve patient care, increase their efficiency, and enjoy their jobs more. When you see these
