Most practice owners focus on 3 key numbers in their office: production, collections, and number of new patients. While these numbers are important to the success of the business, there’s one crucial figure missing… profitability. If you’re not paying attention to profitability, you will likely end up with cash flow issues, difficulties making payroll, and…
The reliability of the phone system is a huge part of dental practice success. While many patients are able to schedule online or via text message, phones remain the most popular way to communicate with patients and their family members. If calls aren’t being answered consistently enough or conversations don’t flow smoothly, patient concerns can…
Debates often bubble up on social media about dental hygiene. As wages continue to rise and challenges emerge, many practice owners are considering shortening appointments or shifting models to keep costs manageable. With hygiene-free and assisted hygiene models rising in popularity, Wendy Briggs sat down to share her thoughts on these models and shed light…
Do you need more new patients in your dental office? Are people in your community able to find you and learn more about your practice? And if you do need more patients, should you outsource your marketing or do it yourself? How do you ensure you’re spending your advertising dollars wisely? Dr. John and Wendy…
Rising dental hygiene wages and shrinking reimbursements are creating major challenges in dental offices. Many practice owners are asking themselves, “Is it even possible to be profitable with hygiene, or should I find ways to cut these losses?” With the right tools and training, dental hygiene can not only be profitable, it can be a…
Did you know…? According to the ADA, dental assistant and hygienist vacancies have resulted in a 10% drop in dental practice capacity nationally. The ADA’s Health Policy Institute also estimates that 1/3 of dental assistants and hygienists plan to retire within the next 5 years. Additionally, insurance reimbursements continue to fall and overhead continues to…
How does The Team Training Institute help dental practices grow? In this 3-part series, Dr. John Meis and Wendy Briggs are sharing the details of their practice growth model so you know how to make improvements to your practice and empower your team to deliver the very best patient care. In today’s episode, you’ll learn…
How does The Team Training Institute help dental practices grow? In this 3-part series, Dr. John Meis and Wendy Briggs are sharing the details of their practice growth model so you have insight into how to make improvements to your office and empower your team to deliver the very best patient care. In today’s episode,…
How exactly does The Team Training Institute help dental practices grow and thrive? Plenty of consultants and experts claim to help businesses grow, but it’s difficult to know their approach and their strategies until after you’ve invested significant time and money into the process. Today, Dr. John Meis and Wendy Briggs are sharing a behind-the-scenes…
Dr. Eric Tobler began his career as a dentist in his family’s office, working alongside his dad and his brother. As his career progressed, he learned more about practice management and developed an interest in dentistry’s innovation and technology. Today, Dr. Tobler is the Clinical Director for Mortenson Dental Partners and helps integrate new technology…