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Sep 23, 2019, 6:31 PM
Dentists know that no-shows at a dental practice will cost money and damage your dental office in the long run. Of course, last-minute emergencies do happen and there will inevitably be no-shows now and then. But you need to…
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Sep 9, 2019, 7:44 PM
For dental professionals who are beginning to create a dental practice marketing plan, you’re probably discovering that there’s no shortage of options to market your practice. Google AdWords, social media, and even postcard…
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Aug 26, 2019, 6:48 PM
The correct kind of organization of your dental practice needs to involve making sure that you and your dental staff are properly trained on how to effectively and efficiently process new patient, recurring patient and…
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Jul 22, 2019, 4:24 PM
When describing their careers and lives, it’s common for dentists to use the words “stressed” and “overwhelmed.” If this is how you’d describe your own life, it may help to know that you’re not alone. In fact, almost all…
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Jul 8, 2019, 8:19 PM
Many dentists, especially those nearing retirement or hoping to sell their practice in the future, want to know what their practice is worth. In these cases, a practice valuation can give you the estimate you’re looking for!
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Jun 25, 2019, 7:15 PM
Marketing your dental practice on the internet is an invaluable tool when it comes to bringing in new patients. However, there are many myths and misconceptions about internet marketing. In order to properly market your…
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Jun 3, 2019, 7:34 PM
You may have had the expectation that you would hire an incredible dental staff immediately and then retain them until retirement! This expectation may be too good to be true, but there are a few ways for you to retain your…
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May 22, 2019, 9:33 PM
The job of a successful dental assistant is to assist the dentist in every way possible. This allows the dentist to provide efficient and high-quality dentistry to your patients. Dental assistants should strive to create and…
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May 9, 2019, 9:57 PM
At some point in your dental career, it’s more than likely that you’ll have to let a member of your staff go. If you have been having trouble with a particular staff member, it’s important to go through the proper motions.…
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Apr 22, 2019, 7:28 PM
It’s common for one office manager to run an entire dental office. Juggling all of these responsibilities can lead to mistakes and miscommunications during scheduling, which could lead to trouble for your office.
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Apr 10, 2019, 6:28 PM
Hiring new staff members for your dental practice is an investment of both money and time, but if you’re able to hire a successful staff, you will see the worth. Your office manager, billing clerk, and receptionist all…
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Mar 26, 2019, 10:42 PM
Here at CTC National, we know that dentists are busy running their business, dealing with staff training and issues, and trying to provide quality dental care for their patients. Some outside firms, like accountants, may try…
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Mar 11, 2019, 9:31 PM
One of the ways that insurance companies make sure that their profits increase is to collect monthly premiums from their members (your dental patients) and then deny as many claims as possible. These companies refer to the…
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Feb 25, 2019, 6:46 PM
If you’re hesitant to raise the fees in your dental office, you’re not alone. If you and your patients are all happy with the prices, you may not want to risk losing your patients by increasing fees. However, this may…
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Feb 11, 2019, 6:41 PM
When you’re setting up your dental practice, you’ll begin to understand the importance of demographic, geographic, operational, and administrative considerations. The decision to relocate your dental practice is a big one,…

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How to Reduce No-Shows at Your Dental Office
Dentists know that no-shows at a dental practice will cost money and damage your dental office in the long run. Of course,…
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How to Market to Your Current Dental Patients
For dental professionals who are beginning to create a dental practice marketing plan, you’re probably discovering that…
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Basic Office Organization Tips For Every Dental Practice
The correct kind of organization of your dental practice needs to involve making sure that you and your dental staff are…
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How Dentists Can Overcome Stress
When describing their careers and lives, it’s common for dentists to use the words “stressed” and “overwhelmed.” If this is…