Dental Practice Management Blog

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Kevin Tighe

September 26, 2017

Dental Practice Consulting Tip: Missed Phone Calls

Dental Practice Management Quick Tips

During normal business hours it is vital all calls be answered within three rings and that any hold times be minimal. If this not happening, typically the reason is not…

Kevin Tighe

September 22, 2017

Dental Consultant Advice: “Discount Dentistry”

Dental practice management articles

Discounts can be destructive if not used with proper judgement. There is always the danger of having people focus on price instead of the value of your services. However, keep…

Kevin Tighe

September 20, 2017

Dental Consultants Pediatric Scheduling Tips

Dental Practice Management Quick Tips

There are many variables in terms of pediatric dental practice scheduling for both new patients and recare. From what the assistants can do, to how long to meet, greet, and…

Kevin Tighe

September 13, 2017

Dental Consultants Advice: Patients Per Day

Dental practice management articles

In a general practice, a hygienist can see 8 to 10 patients per day, with operative also seeing 8 to 10 patients plus consultations, impressions, etc. Variables can include the…

Kevin Tighe

September 6, 2017

Dental Practice Consulting Hiring Interview Tips

Dental office hiring and dismissals

1. Hire for attitude. Train for the rest. Attitude = proud of and likes to work. 2. For the front desk, make sure to test for basic math skills. It’s amazing…

Kevin Tighe

September 5, 2017

Dental Consultant Staff Correction Protocol

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At any given time one or more of your staff are likely doing something that you would not be too happy about if discovered. It’s the nature of the beast.…

Kevin Tighe

August 22, 2017

Dental Practice Consulting: Associate Compensation

Dental office hiring and dismissals

30% of adjusted production seems to be the sweet spot these days. Lab bill (not CEREC) is negotiable, but more often than not the practice covers the lab bill. When…

Kevin Tighe

August 18, 2017

Dental Consultant Full Schedule Tips

Articles on dental office scheduling

1. Make sure all patients have an appointment when leaving, except those on your “no fly” list. 2. Keep short/ASAP/Will-Call lists. 3. Offer targeted discounts to schedule hard-to-fill time slots,…

Kevin Tighe

August 16, 2017

Dental Consultant Tips: Handling NP Price Questions

Dental new patient articles

New Patient: How much do you charge for a cleaning? Receptionist: $150.00 NP: That’s more than I thought! Receptionist: “Yes, well as my mother always says, “You get what you…

Kevin Tighe

August 15, 2017

Dental Practice Consulting: Block Scheduling

Articles on dental office scheduling

Your practice will be rushed, hectic and stressed without a schedule that is well designed. The purpose of blocking scheduling is to decrease stress, keep production on an even keel from one…

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