Practice Management

Denise Ciardello is a professional speaker, published author, and cofounder of Global Team Solutions, a practice management-consulting firm that brings clinical and administrative teams together through customized practice development and coaching. She is the president of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants (ADMC) and a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA). She is an expert in efficient business systems and helping practices improve marketing results, professional image, and the bottom line. Her enthusiasm and knowledge for the dental profession has motivated many dental teams. You may contact her at denise@GTSGurus.com.

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Disciplinary issues shouldn't be a formal event - but you should take steps to protect yourself.

The right way to talk to employees

Dr. Roger P. Levin is the CEO of Levin Group, a leading dental management consulting firm. Founded in 1985, Levin Group has worked with over 30,000 dental practices. Dr. Levin is one of the most sought-after speakers in dentistry and is a leading authority on dental practice success and sustainable growth. Through extensive research and cutting-edge innovation, Dr. Levin is a recognized expert on propelling practices into the top 10 percent. He has authored 65 books and over 4,000 articles on dental practice management and marketing. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Time magazine and is the creator of the Levin Group Tip of the Day, which has over 30,000 subscribers. To contact Dr. Levin, visit www.levingroup.com or email rlevin@levingroup.com. 

Where do you turn when you need information about your practice?

5 ways to get better advice for your practice

Lisa Newburger, a master's level social worker supervisor, helps audiences find humor in talking about tough topics. Her "in-your-face" style of presentations and writing will make you smile or just shock you into taking some action. Either way, she is very effective at empowering others to reach their goals and feel better about themselves. Her entertaining workshops are available for national and international audiences. Writing for the dental industry since 2010, she uses an alterego (Diana Directive) to illustrate her points in a sarcastic but effective way. Presentations can be scheduled by contacting Lisa at www.discussdirectives.com/dental.html.

Hygienists do much more than just clean teeth. Here's a reminder of why you should value them at your practice.

7 reasons to respect a hygienist

Seen on HGTV and with Shark Tank's Damon John, Mr. Moriarity, MA, FA, MBA (2020) spent years working with attorneys and physicians before coming into dentistry in 2008 (just in time for all the fun). As a national speaker and the Vice President of Client Development for the Productive Dentist Academy, he’s been able to share tactics and ideas from coast-to-coast, helping hundreds of dental offices grow their businesses and better serve the communities they love.

One of the biggest companies on the planet almost destroyed itself, but there's a lesson in its failure.

What almost killed Microsoft — and what dentists should learn from it

Your patients want to talk to about you, but are you giving them chance to do it?

4 tricks to increase patient referrals

Don't run away from things that scare you. Instead, master them!

Why confidence is important in a dental practice

Dental school only teaches you half of what you need to be a successful dentist.

3 secrets they don't teach in dental school

Sally McKenzie is CEO of McKenzie Management, which offers educational and management products available at www.mckenziemgmt.com. Contact Ms. McKenzie directly at (877) 777-6151 or at sallymck@mckenziemgmt.com.

How to recognize a staff member who is sinking your practice.

Know when it's time to fire an employee

Carr Healthcare Realty is the nation’s leading provider of commercial real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers. Every year, hundreds of medical, dental, veterinary, and other healthcare practices trust Carr Healthcare Realty to help them achieve the most favorable terms on their lease and purchase negotiations. By not representing landlords or sellers, Carr Healthcare Realty is able to strongly advocate for healthcare providers and avoid conflicts of interest while saving their clients hundreds of thousands of dollars. Carr Healthcare Realty’s team of experts can assist with all types of real estate transactions, including lease renewals, expansions, relocations, startup offices, purchases, and practice transitions

If you're looking to make your practice more profitable (who isn't?), start with your biggest expenses.

3 ways to manage your second-highest expense

Bruce Bryen is a certified public accountant with over 45 years of experience and is a part of Baratz & Associates CPAs. He specializes in deferred compensation, such as retirement planning design; income and estate tax planning; determination of the proper organizational business structure; asset protection and structuring loan packages for presentation to financial institutions. He is experienced in providing litigation support services to dentists with Valuation and Expert Witness testimony in matrimonial and partnership dispute cases. He is also a financial writer for several dental journals. You may contact him at 609-502-0691 or at 

The right and wrong approach to having your associate acquire interest in your practice.