Dental Practice Management

As we wrap up 2025, I've spent the last month in conversations with dental owners—new buyers navigating transitions, established docs scaling (or fighting to stay afloat), and everyone in between. The same themes keep surfacing, no matter the practice size or location. These aren't theoretical; they're the raw, day-to-day battles dentists are fighting right now. Here's a breakdown of the biggest categories that dominated discussions, with the hard truths, quick fixes, and actionable steps that actually move the needle. 1. New Ownership & Transitions: Surviving the "Ghost" Year New owners are still sitting ducks in year one. The old owner's culture...

Dental Office Manager Strategies for Staffing Challenges Managing dental staffing challenges remains a major concern for dental practice owners and dental consultants. Unplanned absences due to health issues, emergencies, or long leaves can disrupt office operations and patient care. Dental consultants work closely with practice owners to address workforce volatility, recruit talent, and maintain high standards of care. Understanding Legal Mandates and Compliance Family leave laws and health-related absences are significant for practice management. Dental consultants help interpret regulations, restructure workflows, and guide practice owners in balancing operational needs with compliance. Proactive planning is essential, especially for small businesses with limited...

Tensions between dentists and hygienists can disrupt efficiency and morale. A dental consultant can guide practices to foster collaboration, reduce friction, and boost success. Here are five strategies, drawn from dentist insights and optimized by dental consultants. 1. Collaboratively Establish Clear Periodontal Protocols Inconsistent periodontal protocols lead to supervised neglect or inadequate treatments. A dental consultant can facilitate hygienist involvement in creating standardized protocols, like scaling and root planing (SRP) for patients with bleeding and 5 mm pockets, with periodontist referrals if no improvement. One dentist noted, "With a dental consultant’s guidance, team-written perio policies foster ownership, reducing conflict." This aligns...

Challenge 1: High No-Show Rates in Dental Practices No-shows can disrupt operations and reduce revenue. Leading dental consultants recommend our Dental Office Manuals' scheduling strategies to help keep chairs full and days productive. Challenge 2: Staff Turnover in Dental Practices High staff turnover destabilizes the team and impacts patient care. Dental consultants find our Dental Office Manuals make onboarding easier and support staff retention with proven training protocols. Challenge 3: Compliance Complexity in Dental Practices Navigating telehealth and EHR compliance requirements can be daunting. Top dental consultants trust our Dental Office Manuals for the latest 2025 guidelines, making it simpler for...