Go Ask Fred

JANUARY 4, 2021

And it made me think of how 2020 was for me because, on my … Continue reading → The post Facing Headwinds appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal. As I was taking my last bike ride of the year, riding along the beach, on the return leg I was facing a very strong headwind.

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Planet DDS

APRIL 19, 2021

Or perhaps the pandemic challenges of 2020 have sparked you to see practice ownership differently and determine to shore things up a bit. No, not everyone is cut out for dental entrepreneurship. If 2020 taught us anything – it’s that the “norms” can quickly change. It’s a new era and only the equipped will thrive.

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Planet DDS

AUGUST 6, 2021

Industry forecasts were anticipating an even better 2020. What is a DSO in Dental? DSOs will continue to manage their growth and improve how patient care is provided. Cloud-based dental practice management solutions like Denticon are supporting the robust network requirements of top DSOs in the U.S.

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Planet DDS

JANUARY 8, 2023

While there may be speculation about what’s to come, it’s important to implement initiatives that can future-proof your dental practice. The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 challenged optimism, and while we’re still facing many of those realities, there are still reasons to remain positive.

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Planet DDS

JUNE 28, 2021

It would appear out-of-touch to not place the general malaise across dentistry on the shoulders of 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic. are facing a shortage of registered dental hygienists. Planet DDS has experience with the ins-and-outs of how to run a successful dental office. More specifically, hygiene departments across the U.S.

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Delivering Wow

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Before the whole world shut down IN 2020, you might remember heading to the mall or Costco and walking by people offering free samples. In other words, share your enthusiasm about the treatment within the context of how it will benefit them. Encourage but don’t pressure patients.

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Planet DDS

APRIL 15, 2021

The 2020 pandemic forced more innovative uses of digital technology as well. Keep your forward-thinking edge with the following resources: Leverage What You’ve Learned in 2020 to Reimagine Your Dental Practice in 2021. 5 Analytics Driving Best Practices for Your Dental Practice or Dental Organization.

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Planet DDS

OCTOBER 1, 2021

of owner dentists are recruiting dental assistants, 28.8% are seeking dental hygienists, 26.5% are in search of associate dentists — all four percentages representing a rise in recruitment since October 2020. . Dental Career Track Pt. 2: What Dentists Can Do to Face the Dental Hygienist Shortage (And Attract Talent) .

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Planet DDS

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

If 2020 taught you anything it would certainly include having a Plan B in place. That’s an appropriate tag but projecting future outcomes also requires essential actions to maintain consistency in your dental practice or organization. 5 Analytics Driving Best Practices for Your Dental Practice or Dental Organization.

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Off the Cusp

JANUARY 21, 2021

The result, unfortunately, is what so many experienced in 2020: A 20-30% drop in production and team turmoil. The myths of who and what constitute a great leader are so powerful that many in dentistry simply steer clear of leadership all together.

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Planet DDS

DECEMBER 14, 2021

report an “open and busy” practice; 37.4% indicate being open but with fewer patient appointments than usual; 1% report that their practice was closed as result of the pandemic. An anticipated 38% dental revenue decline for 2020 (per the ADA) was countered with an overall decrease of 6%.

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YapiApp

JUNE 14, 2022

According to a survey from late 2021, dental practices saw patient volume reach 89%, the highest since March 2020. At the same time, dental practices face a staffing shortage in the front and back dental offices, making it hard to meet patient demand for care.

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YapiApp

JUNE 14, 2022

According to a survey from late 2021, dental practices saw patient volume reach 89%, the highest since March 2020. At the same time, dental practices face a staffing shortage in the front and back dental offices, making it hard to meet patient demand for care.

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YapiApp

JUNE 17, 2021

According to a 2020 survey of B2C content marketers from the Content Marketing Institute , email newsletters and marketing are the highest performing content types for nurturing leads and securing leads. And two of the most effective—and relatively inexpensive—mediums to nurture leads are newsletters and e-blasts.

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Planet DDS

APRIL 13, 2021

On March 16, 2020, the American Dental Association became one of the first national professional health associations to recommend postponement of all but emergency or urgent procedures. However, research by the ADA and American Dental Hygienists’ Association found that 3.1% Starts and Stops in Early Pandemic Days.

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