Videos

Host Lisa Newburger is joined by Rick Adelstein, DDS, and Debbie Zaller, RDH,  to discuss key differences when comparing corporate dental practices and smaller dental practices. 

Mastermind - Episode 10 - Differences Between Corporate and Small Practices

Nick Clausen is the founder and owner of Dental Laser Coaching and speaks and coaches on dental lasers nationally and has worked with most of the dental laser manufacturers in North America. He is the director of Laser Mastery for Fortune Management and has his Standard & Advanced Proficiency in Laser Dentistry from the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) and is currently the Chair of ALD’s Manufacturing Council.

Nick has his Business Degree from Iowa State University and his MBA from Creighton University. He also has certifications in Project Management & eCommerce from Georgia Tech University and completed The Program on Negotiation from Harvard Law School. Nick has 18 years of executive experience in dentistry.

Articles

If done right, implementing a dental laser can dramatically change patient care, perception and a practice’s bottom line. 

Lasers Can Transform Both the Patient Experience and the Practice 

A-dec will open this center to offer education and networking opportunities to dental professionals in the Nashville area. 

A-dec Announces New Dental Showroom and Education Center in Nashville

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.

Creating a healthy atmosphere and culture in your dental practice is key in maintaining staff and keeping them happy.

The Right Company Culture for Your Practice

Tonya Lanthier, RDH is the founder and CEO of DentalPost, one of the fastest-growing dental-related career service providers in the country. Additionally, Lanthier is a member of the Academy of Dental Hygiene (ADHA), Entrepreneurial Organization (EO) and Academy of Dental Management Consultants (ADMC). She is on the planning committee for the Northern District Dental Society (NDDS) Gala for Smiles, a public relations liaison for the Georgia Dental Hygiene Association (GDHA), and volunteers for the Georgia Mission of Mercy and the Ben Mansell Clinic. Tonya also works with the Georgia Department of Education's Business Advisory Committee. She is a talented and engaging public speaker, using her boundless energy and enthusiasm to deliver her message about helping practices find and hire the right team members.

Screening and assessment tools can assist in ensuring you make the best hire for your dental team.

Using Data to Make a Better Hire 

Nierman Practice Management launches web-based cloud EMR software designed exclusively for dental practices treating sleep apnea, TMJ disorder, and oral surgeries.

New Cloud Platform DentalWriter Plus+ Designed to Improve  Medical Billing in Dentistry

This healthcare communications app will make it easier to communicate between practice and manufacturer. 

vTail Healthcare App Launches in the Dental Market

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

Infection prevention is a requirement, and 1 of the keys to success is to have 1 person spearheading the practice’s efforts.

Replacing the Infection Prevention Coordinator

Company provided free dental care to over 2,600 patients across its supported offices so far.

Free Dental Days Part of Heartland Dental Supported Practices Giving Back to Their Communities

Host Lisa Newburger is joined by Jamie Collins, BS, RDH-EA, Debbie Zaller, RDH, and Jamie Falasz, RDH, to discuss whether upselling happens in a practice, and what that means for dental professionals. 