By: Allen Vean, DMD It certainly does not seem like almost four years ago I became temporary and then co-editor of our quarterly publication. In that time, I have reviewed journals, blogs, websites, newspaper articles, social media posts, and other...
By: Laura Hatch The difference between a good day and a bad day in most dental offices is dependent on how the schedule runs. In fact, the schedule impacts the day from the very first moment it begins, when you hear the messages and there are...
By: Scott MiddletonT he first of this two-part article examined the merits of businesses responding to buyers’ demands, while portfolio allocation decisions need to avoid chasing what is popular. Part two of this article examines the importance of...
By: Lisa Copeland, RDH Last spring, I decided to plant a garden. Having grown up in the Northeast region of the US, with a father who is a Pennsylvania Dutch farmer, I was accustom to homegrown delicacies year-round! I now live in the Northwest region,...
By: Patrick Chavoustie When you type the name of your practice into Google’s search engine, what shows up? Most likely, the information includes the name of your practice, photos, hours, etc. But who decides what this online presence looks like? Thanks to...
By: Neil Wolkodoff, PhD In the dental profession, you are either standing or sitting at a forward angle during most of your work. It is simply unrealistic to expect this forward, tilting position to be mediated and corrected by sitting properly during...
By: Scott Middleton Effective leadership, clear strategies and perseverance are successful elements of both business and portfolio management. However, some of the skills needed to run a business are diametrically opposed to those needed to manage a...
By: Linda Miles, CSP, CMC With a weaker economy, many practices are discovering that they must go back to basics and remember what made them successful in the beginning. Many businesses that become successful also become lax in doing those little things...
By: Cara Stan, MDDS Director of Marketing & Communications In 2019, the Mountain West Dental Institute (MWDI) celebrates its sixth birthday! Like much of Denver, the neighborhood around the facility has seen exciting changes. While many of the...
By: Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, CDIA, MADAAIt’s OK to carry my cell phone in my pocket while I’m at work. I mean, if my family needs me, I have to answer.Right?WRONG!You do not need your cell phone on you at all times. Your family should have your office...