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Pros and Cons of Being a Dentist
Dentistry is a rewarding—and challenging—career. You love life, being a dentist—most days. Other days…well, you consider taking a very long vacation. You didn’t choose dentistry because you’re crazy about dental fillings and crowns, billing questions, and team management. You jumped into the profession for a lot of reasons that sometimes get lost in the day-to-day…
The Best Dental-related Blogs You Should Be Following
Stay up-to-date with dental blogs. Dental professionals have so many responsibilities that it can be difficult to remain up-to-date with the latest research, news, and blogs. We spend so much time working on the efficiency of our practice and bringing in revenue that it is easy to lose sight of the latest dental publications. Dental…
5 Ways to Expand Your Career as a Pediatric Dentist
Increase your pediatric dental skills and give your patients optimal care. Dental professionals are always looking for ways to expand their careers and find personal and professional fulfilment. There are outdated mentalities in dentistry that believe dentists simply “drill and fill,” but more recent dental education focuses on preventive dentistry and treating the patient as…
10 More Ways to Avoid Doctor Burnout
Taking care of yourself will also take care of your practice. It’s no surprise that dentistry has one of the highest rates of professional career burnout. Between the physical and financial stress, it can cause a person to have a short-lived dental career if they don’t plan ahead and take charge of their lives. The…
To Every Dentist Who Feels Like They’re Failing
Facing and overcoming challenges as a general or pediatric dentist. There are few emotions quite as overwhelming and debilitating as the feeling like the feeling that one is failing at their business. It’s safe to say that, at some point, every successful dentist is going to experience such a moment in their career. In fact,…
How to Help Your Patients Rewrite Their Bad Dental Experiences
Dental anxiety is a common fear among people and affects an estimated 36% of the population. Bad dental experiences can affect a person so strongly that they avoid the dentist either entirely or until there is a dental emergency. As general and pediatric dentists, it is our duty to provide oral healthcare in a safe,…
How to Convey Your Expertise as a General Dentist to Patients
Inspiring confidence through effective in-person and virtual communication. As a general dentist deeply passionate about providing the highest level of care possible, you may be wondering how to best convey your expertise to patients. In most cases, it all comes down to communication and finding ways to connect with patients in a manner that sparks…
It Takes a Village: Supporting Your Dental Team to Create Office Success
Your dental team members are your biggest asset and success lies in looking after them. After decades of studying during college, dental school, and residency, your true challenge as a dentist is managing a dental practice. It takes a lot of work and experience to understand the nuances of managing a dental practice, but with…
Knowing Isn’t Enough: Practicing Self-Care Is an Action Verb
Consistent self-care is the solution for preventing burnout. Burnout is a problem that’s all too familiar for many dental professionals, especially dentists who are also running their own practice. When stress constantly builds without any sort of release, certain symptoms can begin to appear. You might find yourself feeling exhausted, even after a relatively easy…
How You Can Improve Your Patient’s Experience in Your Practice
Small changes can result in big improvements to your patients’ experience in your practice. Let’s be honest, going to the dentist is not everyone’s favorite thing to do. The sounds, the smells, the sensations, it can all be overwhelming for patients both young and old. These days, dental practices are doing their best to not…
8 Ideas for Challenging Your Team Members
Achieve consistent success in your dental practice by challenging your team. As a dentist and practice owner, you already know the immense importance of creating a team of high-achieving, committed individuals. From office staff keeping the business end running to dental assistants working with you side-by-side, your employees are immeasurably valuable to the success of…
Straight Wire Orthodontics Courses Are Both Online and In-Person
Enhance your practice with orthodontics care for your patients. General and pediatric dentists are fortunate to provide comprehensive dental care for their patients, but they are often missing a key component of treatment. In dental school or residency programs, dentists are not well trained to provide orthodontic care for their patients, therefore, they are left…
