Day One: The Real Truth About Taking Over a Dental Practice, You Don't Know What You Don't Know!
Show Notes
Ever wondered what day one of owning a dental practice really looks like?
In this candid episode of Dental Unscripted, hosts Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn reveal what often gets overlooked in the excitement of becoming a practice owner and realities of transitioning into practice ownership.
Paula, draws from her experience as a new owners, and together they reveal the crucial “Things You Just Don’t Know You Don’t Know” that can make or break your initial days. They tackle the overwhelming feeling of taking over a practice post close and the importance of strategic scheduling, and the often-necessary art of navigating communication with sellers and brokers.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- The Shock of Day One: What to expect when you finally get the keys and the reality of being a practice owner sets in.
- Scheduling Strategies: Why Paula recommends a light schedule (or even blocked-out time) for the first few days, and how to manage hygiene versus restorative appointments.
- Communicating with Sellers and Brokers: How to tactfully handle scheduling requests and manage expectations during the transition.
- The Importance of Administrative Time: Why prioritizing administrative tasks over patient care in the initial days can be beneficial.
- Real-World Insights: Paula shares her personal experiences and advice from working with numerous dental practice owners.
0:00 Intro
3:00 Day One of Ownership!
9:18 Making Changes in Acquisition?
13:06 Team Member Expectations
19:44 Getting to Know The Patients
27:57 Transitioning Clinically w/ Team & Patients
32:59 Just Relax, Breathe, & Go Slow
35:35 Ownership is Not Just Doing Dentistry
Catch up with Michael & Paula by contacting them and visiting their website http://www.nxlevelconsultants.com
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