Practice Management

Jay Geier is a speaker, consultant and the president and founder of the Scheduling Institute. He helps his clients reach new levels of success and create a lifestyle they dream of using their practice as the vehicle. He has a unique ability for getting results in a practice by leveraging its current resources with a primary focus on getting the staff to take more ownership, more responsibility and teaching them how to produce results. For more information on the Scheduling Institute programs, call (877) 215-8225 or e-mail info@schedulinginstitute.com.

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Once you begin taking steps toward improvement within your dental practice, you can start keeping your profits in your practice and out of the toilet. Here are six ways to do that.

6 common trends that flush a dental practice's profits down the toilet

Dentistry is a competitive field. If you want your practice to thrive so that you can enjoy your career and retire comfortably, it’s not enough to go with the flow. You need to take concrete steps to ensure the success of your dental practice.

10 ways to help your dental practice compete now and in the future

Patrick Goodness is the CEO of The Goodness Company a global healthcare and dental marketing firm. He is one of the most recognized names in dental practice marketing. Dental clinics and labs rely on Patrick for insightful marketing consultation, marketing planning and public relations services. His results-driven approach to marketing has helped dental offices and dental labs transform their brand and dramatically increase sales and profitability. Patrick offers a wide spectrum of marketing and public relations consulting services focused on building powerful branding and dramatically increasing sales. His extensive dental marketing experience, global network of clients and colleagues, and his ability to build and deliver valuable marketing concepts and tools that generate significant results are the reason for his popularity and his leadership in dental marketing and dental practice business development. You can reach him via email at patrick@goodnesscompany.com.

Click through our slideshow for some tips to greatly increase the probability that your emails will be opened, read and drive potential patients to respond.

8 tips for creating effective emails that avoid the spam folder

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. 

Although community outreach certainly qualifies as “soft” marketing that typically yields actual results (new patients) over the long term, it serves as a solid foundation for a people-oriented business, such as your dental practice.

The importance of community outreach in building your dental practice

Naomi Cooper is President of Minoa Marketing and CEO and co-founder of Doctor Distillery, which is now part of Genly. Naomi is a respected dental marketing executive, strategist, consultant, author, speaker and industry opinion leader. With over 16 years in the dental industry, she has helped leading companies across the dental industry consistently create tangible results for their marketing efforts aimed at the dental professional. Naomi also blogs regularly at www.minoamarketing.com. For more information about Doctor Distillery, email naomi@doctordistillery.com or visit www.doctordistillery.com. 

Many dentists spend a great deal of time and money designing a stunning website and fleshing out their online profiles, but how can they ensure that their physical presence is on par as well? Here are 5 things you can do to ensure your practice stands out.

5 important office updates for a modern practice

Did you know that 88 percent of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations? Today, it’s absolutely critical for all dentists to be aware of what is being said about them online. And while patient reviews may first come to mind, there are multiple elements that make up a dentist’s online identity.

Boosting your online reputation: 10 hacks every dentist should know

Vanessa Emerson provides business strategy coaching for dental speakers/consultants. Her marketing services are in high demand. She specializes in marketing packets/brochures, website design and email services. Vanessa is founder of directoryofdentalspeakers.com and is known as a leader in thought by clients, prospects, meeting planners and peers. Email her at info@vanessaemerson.com to schedule your complimentary consultation.www.VanessaEmerson.cominfo@VanessaEmerson.com

Would you like more from your dental career? Do you anticipate that your knowledge, skills and experience, if shared, could help other dental professionals and teams reach their goals? Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a speaker or consultant in dentistry?

Top Three Tips for Becoming a Dental Speaker or Consultant

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