Career/Professionals
5 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…
Read MoreSigns Your Dental Practice Team Is Stressed and Overworked
How To Recognize When Your Dental Practice Team Is Struggling A dental practice is a high-pressure environment, even when everything is going well. So if your team faces additional challenges without the right resources at their disposal, they can quickly become frustrated. This leads to work dissatisfaction, and patient care can suffer as a result.…
Read More5 Stress Management Techniques for Dental Professionals
A Mindful Approach to Stress Management for Dentists Stress can impact even the most seemingly calm and collected dentists. And when it hits, it can wreak havoc on your days—and your nights, too. It can make you feel overwhelmed and irritable. Stress can even make you more likely to get sick from other illnesses and…
Read MorePart 1: Mastering the Art of Dental Practice Success: Building a Solid Foundation
Steps to building a successful dental practice. Achieving success with your dental practice is no small feat. But it’s something you can achieve with the right approach and a little help. In this first entry to our three-part series covering how to master the art of dental practice success, we’ll cover how you can get…
Read MoreSecure Your Financial Future With a Solid Dental Retirement Plan
Building a Solid Financial Foundation The average retirement age for a dentist is 69, according to Dental Economics. This is seven years more than those in other professions. Whether you are nearing retirement or just beginning your career, one of the most important things you can do for your financial future is build a retirement…
Read MorePeace of Mind for Americans: Why Orthodontic Coverage in Dental Insurance is a Priority
Orthodontic Coverage’s Role in Ortho Case Acceptance Those not in the dental or orthodontic profession don’t often realize that nearly 50% of children will need braces to address functional issues like a misaligned bite. Surprisingly, as many as 75% would benefit from braces for a straighter smile and improved facial contours. And as dentists and…
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