Career/Professionals
Hidden Leaders: How to Spot and Develop Leadership Skills Within Your Dental Team
When considering what leadership means in a dental practice, the tendency is to focus solely on the dentist. However, there are many other people who make up your team, and some of them could take an active role in improving it. More leaders available can also mean less stress, which helps prevent burnout. In most…
Read More6 Ways Soft Skills Drive Dental Practice Success
Improve Your Practice Through Better Soft Skills Running a successful practice requires more than just a focus on clinical expertise. Patients have a wealth of choices when it comes to dental care, so finding ways of making your practice stand out can make the most difference. One of the most effective strategies to obtain dental…
Read MoreHow to Use Your AOS Membership to Become a Respected Industry Mentor
Give Back to Your Dental Peers by Becoming a Mentor A dentist’s career goes through many stages, moving from the early years of learning and growing to becoming a respected industry mentor. The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) is a thriving community with dentists at all stages. AOS membership is about more than just accessing continuing…
Read More6 Things Growing a Dental Team Teaches You About Leadership
Best tips for developing your leadership skills today. As your dental team continues to grow, you need to pay close attention to your role as a dental practice leader in order to find long-term success. Even if you have the best clinical skills around, you need leadership skills, too. When you continue to develop the…
Read MoreHow Solid Is Your Front Desk? Strong Admin Systems Support a Thriving Dental Practice
The Powerhouse of Your Practice When people think of a successful dental practice, their minds usually go to great clinical work, cutting-edge technology, or an impressive patient transformation. But there’s one part of the practice that quietly holds it all together—the front desk. This is where the heart of daily dental practice operations takes place.…
Read More5 Wellness Initiatives for Your Dental Practice to Reduce Stress & Burnout
How to reduce stress in your practice through wellness. A dental practice is a challenging work environment where stress and burnout are serious concerns. You can be proactive and support your team’s well-being by implementing a few simple dental practice wellness initiatives. You’ll be surprised by the impact these changes will have on team morale…
Read MoreAre You Feeling Stressed? Here’s 5 Quick Tips to Help Dentists Decompress
5 ways to recalibrate yourself during the workday. In the midst of all the work you do, you may not have stopped to consider how stress can affect your ability to provide quality care as a dentist and effectively manage your practice. Managing your feelings of stress will help you achieve long-term success while ensuring…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreAOS 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.…
Read MoreFinancial Planning for New Dentists: 5 Tips To Starting on the Right Foot
How To Set Yourself Up for Financial Success as a New Dentist Becoming a dentist is an exciting and rewarding experience. Unfortunately, it is not without its fair share of challenges. Your first inclination may be to learn additional skills to attract more patients right out of the gate, but you should also consider your…
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