Introverts Unite
Extroverts are outgoing and introverts are shy, right? Not exactly. I’m an introvert. No, I’m not shy. I’m not antisocial. I’m not stuck up. I’m … more
Practice Management
Treatment Acceptance
Successfully convincing your patients to accept a necessary treatment for their oral health is an important goal to have. You want the best for your … more
Texting At Work Wasn’t Just Cause For Termination, B.C. Tribunal Rules
A woman who was fired with cause for texting during a meeting and not being a “team player” has been awarded $5,164 in compensation for her … more
Opening A New Dental Practice: How Important Is Good Design?
The task of opening a new dental office can be formidable. There are so many considerations: Is there adequate usable area for my needs? What … more
Ethical Ways To Gain Favorable Online Reviews For Your Dental Practice
They say that doctors serve a noble profession. Their hard work is truly rewarding when they receive appreciation from a satisfied patient. This is not … more
Addressing Your Mean Team
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, … more
DDD Roundtable: Daily Operational Challenge
Running any business has its challenges, but as our panel of industry leaders will discuss, dental practices faces some unique (although agreeable) challenges day-to-day. *Between … more
How to Accelerate the Transition as a New Practice Owner
Almost seven years ago, I graduated from dental school and began my hunt for a job as an associate dentist. After working at a number … more
‘Failure to Produce Patient Records’ Among Most Cited Violations, Says Dental Board
Maintaining its focus on consumer safety, the Dental Board of California has issued an increasing number of citations in recent years. As noted in its … more
It’s Always the Little Things!
Life is full of big plans… big announcements… big changes! Perhaps your review of your 2018 business performance has left you feeling the need to … more
The Real Secret of Success is Enthusiasm
Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm – Winston Churchill This past February, Oral Health was invited to Henry Schein’s … more
How Marketing Can Save Your Clinic in 2019
In the past, we had product-centric companies and then they shifted to being customer-centric, now today the most successful companies are moving towards being purpose-centric. … more
Employment Standards: Good for Employees, Essential for Employers
Maybe you don’t pay overtime because you let your staff take a day off when they need it, or maybe your staff doesn’t get a … more
Henry Schein to Showcase Expansive Portfolio of Solutions at Midwinter Dental Meeting
Henry Schein Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced its lineup of new solutions, exclusive product offerings and special events at the 2019 Chicago Midwinter (CMW) dental … more
Henry Schein’s National Sales Conference Scores Big
The Oral Health Group team attended Henry Schein’s 2019 National Sales Conference in February and were happy to attend in support of Henry Schein and … more
Create Order Throughout Your Day, Week and Month
The one true statement that can be said about working at the front desk of a dental office is that no two days are alike. … more
Steps to Providing a Positive Patient Experience
Bruce Freeman, Orthodontist and Staff Clinician, Facial Pain Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital goes through multiple steps and strategies for ensuring that you and your … more
Meet Dr. James Yacyshyn – Oral Health’s New Practice Management Expert
When asked to write the editorial for the January issue of Oral Health Office, I wondered what direction to take. There’s so much going on … more
The Dollars Are In The Details: Boosting Production Through Data Analytics
Practicing dentistry in 2019 is different than practicing dentistry even five years ago. Perhaps one of the biggest differences is how corporate (or big box) … more
Good News for Dentists: 2018 Economic Outlook
Tax and Business Measures Federal Accelerated Investment Incentive – Dentists will be allowed to write-off capital assets (i.e. equipment, leaseholds, computers, software etc.) faster for … more