Want Your Practice to be TRULY Paperless? Read This! The struggle is real. With so many platforms for digital signing and document management, how do you determine which paperless method is best for your practice? I spent years searching for just the right fit for the orthodontic practice I manage, only to find the [...]
Step By Step Guide to Vision & Values: What are They and How to Get Them? If you ever feel like your team is unfocused and all over the place, don’t worry, you are not alone. Most doctors are so busy with patients that they have little time to think about the vision and [...]
I strongly believe that leaders are born but managers are made. None of us come into this world knowing how to be a good manager, but those of us with strong leadership skills tend to make better ones. So what do good managers know that you don’t? Buckle up, because I’m about to tell [...]
6 Reasons to Ditch your Lousy Texting App and get Rhinogram Those of you who know me know that, in addition to orthodontic consulting, I also manage a large orthodontic practice in southeastern Virginia. Through the course of this work, I am in constant search for the best third party applications for my practice. [...]
Hiring is both the best and the worst part of running your own business. On the one hand, a new hire can bring fresh energy and new enthusiasm to your practice. They are open to learning new things and eager to be part of the team. On the other hand, sorting through resumes and [...]
Beyond the TC: Why You Need a New Patient Coordinator NOW! Today’s orthodontic practices are trying shave costs by doing more with fewer team members. Cross-training has been a buzzword in the field since the 80s, but does cross-training really work when it comes to your new patient process? Having team members dedicated to [...]
Today’s orthodontic offices are bigger and busier than ever! With multiple doctor practices across several locations, how do you keep everyone on the same page? Here are some simple ways to make sure everyone is in the loop. Weekly Emails If your team is spread out, it is a good idea to put together [...]
Simple Steps to Building Your Practice Global Calendar Are you stuck taking work at your practice one day at a time? Do you scramble to rearrange your schedule when you or your team need to take time off? Do you wish that you could have a streamlined calendar with office closures, meetings and special [...]
Your practice has goals to reach, but do you ever feel like you are staring at empty chairs wondering how you will meet them? It’s time to take control of your schedule and fill those chairs during times when your patients really want to start. And don’t worry, I’m not talking about working late [...]
Cloud-based computing is where it’s at. If your orthodontic practice isn’t using a cloud-based practice management software (PMS), then you are missing out on some key advantages that the big software companies just can't promise. #1 It’s Safe. Your data is hosted safely and securely offsite and there is no need for complicated in [...]
