Management

A look at the past and future of dentistry as it moves from solo practice to group management practice.

Whether you are a new office searching for your first practice management software or an existing office considering a change, finding the right solution is important.

Dr. Marc Cooper explores a new trend in the business world: hiring an "outsider" CEO. He analyzes if this might have some application in the dental market.

Dr. Lisa Knowles explores three ways practice leaders can effectively manage their teams.

When your front office suffers, your whole office suffers. Find out what you need to keep your practice healthy.

We take a look at 6 ways to improve your dental practice in 2017, and tell you what you need to know to make your practice great.

Using the DiSC personality profile to work better with your team and manage them more effectively.

Being a leader and being a manager can feel like two separate things, but you need to wear both hats if you want to run a successful practice.

Dr. Roger P. Levin highlights the mistake many dentists make in not relying on experts in critical areas.

Roger P. Levin, DDS, gives helpful tips for knowing when it's time for a practice checkup.

Dr. Roger P. Levin highlights the importance of looking at the business aspects of your practice.

Two successful DEO members talk about transitioning from private orthodontic practices into a managed group practice.

Dental Management Practice offers six tips to make sure your team is working optimally.

The post and core technique is an excellent option to help preserve natural tooth structure. Because it helps retain as much of the natural tooth as possible, patients avoid bone loss and receding tissue. The post and core technique also helps preserve the integrity of adjacent teeth. Despite the benefits and high occurrence of this procedure, there are several factors that often negatively affect the prognosis of the restoration. Take this short quiz to see if you can you identify some of the most common issues.

DSOs can offer numerous perks to dentists - but is it the right path for your practice?

MacPractice’s ‘all-in-one’ dental software is said to feature best-in-class billing, next-generation charting, digital imaging, EDR, reputation marketing, online patient registration, online scheduling reputation marketing that works, secure messaging, network fax and more.

Over a decade ago, Dr. Cooper started a Q&A column with dentists. Here, he shares an inquiry he received, along with his response.

Bringing on an associate can be a great step for your practice-if you go about it correctly.

Learning how to bridge the generation gap can result in more effective leadership.

When a dental patient exhibits inappropriate behavior, it’s imperative that members of the dental team react to it swiftly and professionally.

For dentists who are seeking to grow, change is required. So, how does a practice implement change without striking fear, and resistance, from the team? Simply start small.

Are you a good boss ... or are you the underlying cause of your practice's problems?

Unmotivated employees can bring down a whole team, so addressing the problem quickly is important.

Good performance feedback can lead to a better, more efficient practice.

Before you open your doors and welcome a new wave of patients, set yourself up for success by paying special heed to these five Patterson solutions to minimize mistakes and maximize results.

Every dental practice will face conflict from time to time. It’s a result of both being in business and the realities of human nature. Even teams who get along extremely well experience periodic arguments.

When it comes to growing your hygiene revenue, there is one common theme many practices miss asking themselves: “Do we need to add more hygiene time?”

In modern dental practices, a well-trained hygienist can have the greatest influence on the strength, depth and continuity of relationships with patients.

A study was published in 2010 by Green Peak Partners and Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations2. The study examined 72 executives at public and private companies with revenues from $50 million to $5 billion. The research studied a number of executive interpersonal traits. It was found that the element of self-awareness was a highly significant trait associated with leadership success. In fact, the higher level of self-awareness, the higher level of leadership success.