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3 Things To Expect in Your First Orthodontics Course: A Dentist’s Perspective
What You’ll Get With Orthodontic CE Courses Pursuing orthodontics courses as a general dentist opens the door to new opportunities for your practice and your career. However, many first-timers have concerns regarding what to expect. Here’s how things will likely go when you first start out in an orthodontic continuing education course. 1. Hands-On Training…
Top Tips To Address Common Patient Concerns When Offering Orthodontic Treatment
Overcoming Patients’ Orthodontic Objections Orthodontic treatment provides effective solutions for problems affecting the function, health, and beauty of patients’ smiles. Be that as it may, patients are often apprehensive about receiving such care, much more so than other types of dental treatment. Addressing the following concerns can be a challenge, but it is an integral…
5 Ways To Boost Employee Engagement and Morale in Your Dental Practice
Motivating Your Team Toward Practice Growth According to research and consulting firm Gallup, only 33% of the U.S. workforce are truly “engaged” in their day-to-day work. But instead of a concrete measure of productivity or skill, the idea of employee engagement refers to how passionate and excited people are about the work they do. In…
How To Create a Stress-Free Patient Experience by Supporting Your Dental Team
The Secrets To an Exceptional Patient Experience Many dental practice owners believe that the secret to providing the best patient care is to focus on the patient. Indeed, catering to patient needs can often be effective. However, you may be surprised to learn that one of the most effective ways to create a better patient…
Why Adding Orthodontics to Your Dental Practice Can Boost Patient Satisfaction
Giving Dental Patients the Orthodontic Care They Are Looking For There is little doubt that the orthodontic industry is growing rapidly. Recent projections suggest that the clear aligners alone make up a $4.66 billion sector globally, and it is forecasted to grow to $28.15 billion by 2032. Some believe that such resounding growth can be…
3 Modern Marketing Techniques To Boost Your Dental Practice
Upgrading Your Marketing Strategy for a Wider Reach In the past, effective dental practice marketing was all about designing and sending the right print materials or paying for expensive radio or television commercial spots. While these techniques still work, other marketing methods have emerged that allow for enhanced targeting and a wider reach. These key…
Local Strategies to Attract More Orthodontic Patients to Your Dental Practice
Getting the Word Out About Your Orthodontic Services Offering orthodontic treatment options opens the door to substantial growth for your practice. However, it’s important to market them the right way to appeal to both existing and new patients. These local strategies will help you effectively target the patient base in your area to best leverage…
The Role of a Great Leader in Bringing Orthodontics to Your Dental Practice
Becoming the Leader Your Team Needs Dentists who run their own practices are more than just medical professionals. They’re also business owners and team leaders with a wide variety of responsibilities. As your practice moves to implement orthodontics, your leadership is key to achieving long-term success. Here’s what you can do to become a great…
AOS Membership Is a Great Way To Network With Other Dental Professionals
Key Networking Opportunities Provided by the AOS Networking plays an important role in dental career development. There’s so much to learn from colleagues in the field and experienced professionals who have already faced some of the challenges you’re facing now. Professional networking for dentists allows you to grow your practice and drive your personal growth.…
How To Create a Great Dental Patient Experience Through Office Design
Office Design’s Effects on the Patient Experience While focusing on treatment outcomes is essential, considering the patient experience is just as vital. That experience extends to much more than the treatment itself and includes aspects of the patient journey many dental professionals may overlook — such as the design of your office. Dental office design…
Orthodontics Courses Part 3: Implementing New Skills Into Your Practice
Tips for Adding Orthodontic Services in Your Practice You spend years sharpening your skills as a general dentist. Then, you decide to enroll in orthodontics courses for general dentist practitioners (GDPs) to challenge yourself and offer something else to your patients. After all, adding orthodontics at your practice has many benefits, such as offering your…
Orthodontics Courses Part 2: Preparing for Success
Getting the Most From Orthodontics Courses Continuing education (CE) courses give career-focused dental professionals new opportunities to get ahead in their careers. Yes, they are a requirement to maintain your professional license, but these classes also give you a chance to add new services to your office. However, some CE courses, including orthodontics courses, have…
