As dental groups are starting to see some semblance of normalcy (at least relative to 2020), they are reporting year-end financial figures, while also getting resolution on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness. Financial experts have spotted a 2020 trend...

As group dental practices grow, often non-doctors rise into leadership positions where they need to manage teams effectively. This can be particularly challenging when non-doctors are tasked with leading doctors. 

As this year comes to an end, I would like to reflect on where we were nine months ago and where we are today. We have experienced perhaps the most difficult year in dentistry of all time. We have faced fear, worry, and anxiety on a weekly and sometimes hourly basis.

The bigger your dental organization gets, the more a bonus structure can impact your bottom line. When you put the right bonus system in place, you can quickly motivate the team to reach for big goals - but, keep in mind, the wrong bonus structure can be costly and frustrating for everyone involved. Here are some tips on how to build a straightforward, motivating, and rewarding bonus system for your dental team.

How often are you checking in with your team members in your dental organization or practice? And, is it really a check-in if you don’t actually call it a “check-in”? If catching your team member in the hallway and having a quick chat or briefly asking how they’re doing is...