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Five phases of dental office front desk design
Most dentists don’t fully understand that as your practice grows, almost everything changes. How you organize the front desk needs to change or else it becomes an obstacle to growth.
Innovations in Orthodontics and Office Design Help Richter Orthodontics Thrive
Dr. Richter has been practicing in Greeley for 20 years, building a thriving business. “I just love the community,” he says. “Our previous building was great, but we’ve continued to grow, and we outgrew our space.” So he embarked on a project in 2016 to build a new facility.
Harnessing the Power of Patient Personas to Elevate Your Dental Practice Marketing
Let’s be honest, many dentists and practice managers speculate. They hypothesize about what concerns patients. They formulate marketing website copy and advertising campaigns built on their own interpretations, without directly engaging with the people who will genuinely utilize their dental services. This method isn’t just inefficient; it’s a squandering of valuable time and resources.
The Importance of Naming and Visual Branding for a Dental Practice
A strong brand identity distinguishes you from competitors and helps create an emotional connection with patients, instilling confidence in the quality of care and fostering trust and loyalty. Good branding also plays a role in attracting and retaining top talent, as dental professionals are more likely to associate themselves with reputable and respected practices.
Three Essentials For Dental Practice Startup Success
Over the past 25 years, we’ve observed that some dentists manage to execute their vision and complete their project more effortlessly than others. What makes the difference?
Top five reasons to start your own dental practice
Starting your own dental practice can be a rewarding adventure, with a variety of advantages that are attractive to many dentists. While the motivations behind this journey can differ from person to person, certain benefits can be universally appreciated.
AI Revolution in Dentistry: Embracing the Future of Dental Care and Practice Management
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is very prominent in the headlines today. Somewhere between the fear of job losses, and the extinction of the human race, lies a tremendous opportunity to advance all aspects of dentistry. From diagnostics to patient communication, things are changing rapidly. To thrive in this developing landscape, you need to be more than simply aware of the potential impact AI will have on dentistry – you need to get ahead of it.
When Rock Stars Dream of Becoming Dentists
Emil and Dariel Liakhovetski, the Rock Cellos performers who earned a standing ovation at America’s Got Talent: All Stars, are pursuing their dreams of being dentists. Host Simon Cowell rolled his eyes when the brothers shared their aspirations, but Emil and Dariel are proud of becoming third-generation dentists and are excited about their vision to start a practice together. Design Ergonomics spoke with the brothers about how their love for music and dentistry intersect, and how they plan to use their tech-savvy minds to innovate in both fields.
Get more dental office storage with the space that you have
We frequently visit dental offices that are completely out of storage space, yet have 9 or 10 foot tall ceilings. Doctors are paying for a lot of air that they should be optimizing for efficient storage.
How many treatment rooms should a dental office have?
Well-run, customer-centric dental practices are seeing unprecedented growth, often with far greater demand than they’re able to accommodate. While this surge in demand for great dental care is, at times, tempered by hiring challenges for dental staff, it is still pretty extraordinary.
Comparing two-way radios for use in your dental office
Two-way radios are an easy way for dental offices to increase efficiency and productivity by streamlining communication.
Creating a Multi-Generational Legacy at Turlock Dental Care
The practice that Dr. Robert McCulla, DDS once considered selling is now thriving and growing quickly. “My role will change over time,” he says. “I’ll be moving more into a CEO position, focusing on cosmetic dentistry, with a focus on doing veneers, sedation dentistry for fearful patients, and clear aligners like Invisalign. I will be mentoring the associates, coaching them, helping them.”
Growing Real Life Dental to 38 Operatories Across Three Facilities
Dr. Damon Thompson realized that his dental office would be a reflection of his vision and his personality, and a great facility is the among the best marketing and promotion that a dental practice can have.
What they don’t tell you about using dental loupes
I could just jump right to telling you what I consider the best dental loupes for most practitioners, but it wouldn’t make sense unless you understand the WHY. I need to talk first about some of the science behind loupe use, to help you properly judge loupe function.
Which dental delivery system is best for doctors and their patients?
I’ll discuss the benefits and drawbacks of five dental delivery methods, including “Over-The-Patient” which was the method you probably had in dental school and that places utilities directly in front of the patient.
Four factors to help determine if you need a dental light
Loupe salespeople and manufacturers, who aren’t dentists, don’t understand the nuances of comprehensive dental care or the improved landscape of intraoral lighting.
Plan for dental office expansion
The ability to remain fully open during a future office expansion is critical, and should be carefully considered from the outset. You cannot be expected to shut down your dental office for extended periods of time, or to go prolonged periods without vital elements.
Your dental staff needs a space of their own
Your staff lounge should be a place for your team to relax and just be themselves, and so my team typically locates this space away from the treatment rooms and business areas.
Create space for deploying dental office technology
Productivity requires flexibility. That means the ability to perform any dental procedure, in any room, at any time. However, this does not mean you should stock everything needed to do any procedure in every room all the time.
Keep the dentist near the treatment rooms
In your dental office floor plan, it’s important that the doctor’s office is in an area that can be private when needed, but not so far away that the dentist loses valuable connection to patients and staff, and the flow of everyday activity. This combination is actually pretty difficult to accomplish in many layouts.
What Are The Best Intraoral Cameras For Dentistry?
The most commonly cited barrier to entry of incorporating intraoral cameras into your dental office is the cost. This can be quickly offset based on the increased production and collection potential from better diagnosis, documentation, and case acceptance.
Create A Centralized Hub For Dental Office Clinical Support
Your clients aren’t paying you to run back and forth hunting for rarely used supplies. And trying to stock every room (once one grows beyond three primary doctor rooms) is an exercise in futility.
How To Reduce Noise Between Dental Treatment Rooms
Depending on your patient’s level of apprehension, the sounds of a dental office can range from distracting to terrifying. Controlling how sound travels is critical to patient comfort – and a relaxed patient is easier to work on, and is more likely to accept treatment.
The Front Desk sets the tone for the dental patient experience
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