Category Archives: Helping You Succeed as a Dentist

5 reasons to explore new resources from the ADA Center for Professional Success

The ADA Center for Professional Success has published new resources for members – ADA.org/marketing to help you attract new patients and ADA.org/staff to help you put together a dynamic dental team. Here are five reasons you should explore both of these resources. 1. Podcasts Check out ADA.org/marketing for a fresh podcast about attracting new patients through focusing on… Read More »

5 steps for managing your reputation online

Do you want patients to be able to post reviews of you and your practice online? We have some news. They’re probably already doing it. In fact, Yelp, the primary vehicle for online reviews, recently produced an advertisement about a dental practice. After accepting that reviews are a part of operating any kind of business in the 21st… Read More »

Negotiating on your own terms: What new grads need to know about contracts – Part 1

Editor’s note: This blog post, republished with permission, originally appeared in IgniteDDS on Jan. 25, 2017. There it is. A block of legal jargon, intimidation at its finest, sitting there adorning your desk, looking you smack dab in the eye. Hello 27 pages of traps and worry and signing over my life. Nice to meet you. That is… Read More »

How to grow your reputation as a new dentist

We’ve all heard the saying that it takes about 20 years to build your reputation and five minutes to ruin it. As new dentists, the first few years out of school are critical for establishing our reputation and treatment philosophy. For me, it was around 6-8 months after graduating and working full time as an associate dentist that… Read More »

Are you ready to answer patient questions about fluoride?

Many dental patients are asking serious questions about topical fluoride. While some question its health benefits, others wonder if it is appropriate for their children. You can prepare yourself to answer these questions by tuning in to a Facebook Live event scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Central time on April 18. Panelists will discuss answers to the top 3… Read More »

Complete your Find-a-Dentist online search tool profile

Land at the top of an online search for dentists in your area by completing your Find-a-Dentist profile. The ADA launched April 3 an online search tool aimed to help prospective patients connect with local ADA members. The Association is encouraging ADA member dentists to fill out their Find-a-Dentist online profile, which takes about five minutes, on average,… Read More »