Category Archives: Communicating

Let’s Talk about Barbecue

The Kansas City Barbeque Society reports that Kansas City has more barbecue restaurants per capita than any other American city. Apart from the delightful fact that there is such a thing as a barbecue society, this information is important to you for two reasons:  A person who has enjoyed some barbecue is a person who will soon be… Read More »

Developing a Written Employee Agreement

If you are the owner of a dental practice, you might already have an employee agreement for use in clarifying expectations between the practice and the dental team. If you don’t have an agreement in place, consider Preparing Written Employee Agreements. As the title suggests this brief document is not a substitute for legal advice, but it is… Read More »

Nail that Phone Interview

We’re putting the final touches on the upcoming issue of ADA New Dentist News, and one of the stories is about dentists finding opportunities in a group practice setting. Many of the dentists we spoke with mentioned that their initial interviews for these positions took place over the phone rather than in-person. Judith A. Stock, writing for the… Read More »

Ready to Take your New Dentist Committee to the Next Level?

Whether you are looking for a basic workshop to get off to a good start, or an advanced workshop, customized to meet your group’s needs, an ADA New Dentist Committee Workshop can help you elevate your connection to new dentists to the next level! Both the basic and advanced workshops are designed for current and prospective members of… Read More »

How to Promote your Accomplishments when Working for Someone Else

Unlike dental school, where assignments, expectations and evaluations are clear-cut, working as an employee offers fewer opportunities for you to get clear feedback on your performance. You’ll need to keep your boss informed about what a great job you are doing, but how to accomplish that without coming across as a blowhard? Over at The Daily Muse blog,… Read More »

Learning to Manage your Online Reputation at Annual Session

It’s almost time for ADA Annual Session with over 300 lectures and interactive learning events to choose from. We suggest the New Dentist Track — these 21 courses were selected in consultation with the ADA New Dentist Committee, and they cover both clinical and practice management topics. One course in the track is Are You Well-Liked? Why Online… Read More »