Natural GERD Remedies

It’s the season for barbecues, picnics and ballpark hotdogs. With these wonderful times spent with family and friends can come indigestion and heartburn – which may be diagnosed as GERD. Experiencing these symptoms sporadically is not usually a problem but when it becomes chronic many complications can occur.😞 I know we also see evidence of […]

5 Awesome April Fool’s Pranks and Marketing Ideas

I am posting this a little early in that you might be able to use some of these ideas to prank your kids, grandkids, or anyone else you want! Here is a April joke: How do April flowers kiss? With their tu-lips! 🌷🌷 5 AWESOME April Fool’s Pranks 😜 Swap their favorite cereal Change out […]

Skills training Checklists – do you have any?

I recently saw a copy of the article sent out from the ADA about the shortage of staff and the difficulty finding them in most dental offices. I am sure some of you are feeling this same pinch. How are you evaluating new hires for their skills and determine their training needs? 👎☹ I have […]

“WOW” Experiences – Are your patients feeling it?

When was the last time you looked at your PATIENT EXPERIENCE while they are in your office? Look at it through the eyes 👀 of your patients as well as their families… who are watching and having a different customer experience. Is it a  “WOW” experience or… is it just OK? Is your practice generating lots of FANS?   How many […]

What is that Funky Smell?

The health and safety of everyone in your office is nothing to take lightly. But that goes for your team just as much as it goes for your patients! I can’t stress enough the importance of adhering to all CDC and government regulations that have been required for dental offices to remain open, but I also can’t […]

Is Your Online Presence Scaring Off New Patients?

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How good is the reputation of your pediatric dental practice? Do you compare well with nearby competitors? You might seem to be doing everything right, yet you’re still struggling to gain the 5-star reputation that you deserve. Before we learn how you can establish your legacy as the best children’s dentist in your area, take […]

Interviewing Pediatric Dental Assistants

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Are You Asking the Right Questions? Pediatric dentists have lots of education and training, but interviewing candidates for your dental team is often only learned through experience. Even if your practice runs smoothly, you might be missing important information during job interviews if you’re not asking the right questions. You’re not alone; many dentists struggle […]

You Serve Your Patients, But… Are You Serving Your Team?

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You provide your best efforts to treat the young patients under your care. Pediatric dentistry is of vital importance, and as their dentist, these children are your responsibility. However, the dental assistants and other team members who keep your practice thriving are also your responsibility, and they look to you as a leader and mentor. […]

The Importance of Online Reviews for Dentists

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When most people need a car dealer, a roofer, or even a sandwich shop, they check the recommendations online before ever stepping foot inside the business. In fact, almost 90 percent of web users say they use online reviews to choose a local business. More than any other group, parents look to online reviews to […]

Is Your Pediatric Dental Practice Competitive Online?

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If there’s one thing that’s true about dental practices in the current age, it’s that patients are looking for their dentists online. The truth is in the data: not only are record numbers of people using the internet to search for local businesses, but we’ve now reached the point where mobile searches now outnumber searches […]