Dental Success Insights

Recession is coming…?

September 5, 2023

Banks are failing. DSOs are buying like crazy. Stock market is doing wild upswings and downswings. Seems like all the pundits are saying a recession is coming. If everyone on the face of the earth thinks that a recession is coming, will it really happen?I am sorry to say I am not smart enough to […]

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Saving Costs and Time on the Books

August 29, 2023

Let’s be real…bookkeeping sucks, it’s tedious, can take a lot of time and it’s boring. You can do it yourself, but is it worth your time? You know what your production per hour is, so what’s the trade-off between DIY or paying an expert to do it? Remember, however, that just because you outsource this […]

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5 Steps to Successfully Navigating Cringy Conversations

August 22, 2023

Having difficult conversations is never easy, but you can navigate them with empathy and effectiveness by following a structured approach. In this guide, we will explore five key steps to help you have those uncomfortable conversations in a way that promotes open dialogue, collaboration, and growth. Implementing these steps can foster a safe and productive […]

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Systems: Where do I start?

August 15, 2023

I get questions all the time about how daunting an operations manual looks when trying to start putting one together. Sometimes new clients on DSN see others who have huge manuals or online folders, and they get overwhelmed. However, everyone started at zero; so, here is my quick guide to Systemization. Start with these three […]

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Creating Certainty for Associates

August 8, 2023

Our friends at Polaris have some great tips for you around attracting and bringing on a new associate. Check out the info below. Building a successful group practice means creating stability among associates, and stability is often best achieved through ownership.  Aside from a traditional buy-in scenario, there are two types of “earn-in” methodologies.  Here’s a closer look […]

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Dental Practice: The Right Endodontic File System for You

August 1, 2023

As the saying goes “It’s a pretty sorry carpenter that blames his tools for a failed result”.But, the opposite is also true. If we have a great result, it is not because of the “tools” that were used. Sure, great tools make getting that great result easier but great tools in the hands of an […]

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Associate Buy Ins

July 25, 2023

Our friends at Polaris have some great tips to share with you!Building a successful group practice means creating stability among associates, and stability is often best achieved through ownership.  There are a number of factors involved with allowing an associate to buy-in to your business in terms of structure, expectations, dollar investment, control and distributable […]

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Systems: Where do I start?

July 18, 2023

I get questions all the time about how daunting an operations manual looks when trying to start putting one together. Sometimes new clients on DSN see others who have huge manuals or online folders, and they get overwhelmed. However, everyone started at zero; so, here is my quick guide to Systemization. Start with these three […]

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Top Hiring Tips from DSN’s COO

July 11, 2023

We know and have heard from our members that finding excellent team members and having them stay is one of the biggest challenges that dental practice owners face. In the past 11 years, I have hired for every area of the dental office and here are my top tips for finding and hiring a great […]

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Favorable Trends in Recruiting Associates

July 4, 2023

Our friends at Polaris have some great tips to share with you!If you’re going to build a successful group practice, you’re going to have to recruit a number of associates to join you. Fortunately (for you), there are a number of compelling data points that indicate that you may be at the right place at […]

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