Recently, I watched a crew team practice at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, FL. As I watched the team glide effortlessly across the lake, I made three observations. First, I noticed their boat. It had a beautiful wood interior; the…
New Program Aims to Develop Future Leaders for the Profession Recognizing that dentistry and oral health face challenges and opportunities that will require exceptional leadership as we move forward in the 21st century, New York University College of Dentistry (NYU…
I would like to tell you a story about a woman who was a great leader. Her name is Ione Miller, and she just happens to be my mom. Mom was a city girl who, at the age of 19, married…
The Schulich Mini-MBA: Dentist Business Leadership Program is the only program of its kind in Canada designed for dentist entrepreneurs focused on enhancing their business management skills to drive growth and profitability in their dental practice. This unique program delivers…
Being a boss is hard! Ask any business owner in any industry the most challenging aspect of running a business and they will all give you the same answer: people. As dentists, our focus is on seeing patients and we…
Shawn Peers, President of Dental Peers, joins Weekly Wisdom to discuss an essential skill for growing your practice: leadership. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!…
Michelle Podulsky describes the role of an office manager and how important it is for your practice in this episode of Weekly Wisdom. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to…
Do you meet with your office manager on a regular basis? Michelle Podulsky from Unleashing Dentistry shares how important these weekly check-ins can be in this episode of Weekly Wisdom. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to…
In this week’s Weekly Wisdom video, Michelle Podulsky shares how you can turn your office gripe sessions into productive meetings. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every…
When you made the original decision to be a dentist, it is possible that you did not also think about being the executive or leader of a practice and what that would entail. You just wanted to help people have…
In this week’s episode of Weekly Wisdom, Peter Barry returns to discuss how being a great leader can lead to practice growth! Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox…
Good people are so hard to find!” “There are no good candidates out there.” “All the best ones are taken.” Do any of these hiring frustrations sound familiar? This has long been a common lament of hiring managers and dental…
The new Schulich Mini MBA: Dentist Business Leadership Program, the only program of its kind in Canada, launches in May 2021. This exciting new Mini MBA program is designed specifically for dentists who want to improve their business management skills…
Weekly Wisdom: Dr. Angela Mulrooney is sharing a tip this week! Here’s why you should have your systems in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to…
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Alex Zlatin discusses the three C’s to succeeding in having excellent leadership at your practice. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox each…
The Oral Health Group has a fantastic resource on its site, curating several helpful news items and “what-comes-next” features all related to COVID-19. A number of the headlines reflect both frustration about the lack of clear reopening guidelines in different…
In this week’s episode of Weekly Wisdom, Peter Barry shares the steps it takes to unleash your inner leader. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox each week! …
Has your “dream team” become a “mean team”? If so, why should you care? Beginning with the obvious, the cohesiveness of your team drives efficiency, staff and patient retention, as well as profitability. If you have a known bully on…
They say the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. With busy lives, it can be difficult to find the time to volunteer. But volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have…
There has been an overwhelming response to the Leaders in Practice award program. In just two months, over 500 dental health professionals were nominated for their contributions to the industry and their communities. It is exciting (but not surprising) to…