Finding, Keeping and Investing in Good Employees
June 25th 2018Describing someone as having a great personality when setting up a friend on a blind date can be an ominous sign. Personality, fine, but what does he or she look like? But when it comes to hiring dental practice employees, finding someone with the right personality is often a preferred tradeoff to coming in with the right skill set.
Art is a Big Part of NY Dentist's Life
June 21st 2018She grew up in the Bronx. Her father was a butcher. And she had designs on becoming a medical illustrator. That career didn't materialize as she just fell into dentistry. But art remains a major part of Geri Robin's life, and she sees her dental career as an extension of that love of art and related aesthetics.
Be a Dentist-CEO to Lead You Team to Success
June 20th 2018Dentist's managing solo practices need to be more than just healthcare providers - they need to harness the leadership qualities of a CEO. In doing so, they will lead their staff as a cohesive and unified Team rather than a loose collection of unimpassioned employees.
Is Your Practice Prepared for a Dental Insurance Audit?
June 20th 2018Does your practice have a compliance plan in place? Is there a designated compliance officer to make sure everyone is in compliance? What about documentation? Is it as complete and holistic as it needs to be? If you are unable to answer a resounding 'Yes' to any of these questions, your practice could be in jeopardy of a dental insurance claims audit.
Addressing Suicidal Tendencies in the Healthcare Population
June 19th 2018Dentists and other healthcare professionals have been known to be at an increased risk of suicide due to high-pressured careers. A recent report from the CDC shows the nationwide rates of suicide and discusses what can be done to arrest this alarming epidemic.
15 Milestones You Need to Hit Before Hiring an Associate
June 19th 2018Getting the timing right is critical to the successful execution of any business transition; and adding an associate dentist to the staff is not the time to wing it. Here is a list of 15 essential benchmarks to meet before bringing on a new dentist.