Dental offices are in a unique position in 2023. Rampant inflation, massive staffing shortages, and lengthy patient waiting times are underpinning every dentist’s new-year ambitions. Recent surveys even suggest 3 out of 5 dentists are unsatisfied with their career choice. Yet, despite the challenges, many offices are prospering. To give you a better idea of […]
We’re not the most marketing-forward company on the planet. In fact, we generally dislike the buzzword-driven, money-hungry marketing industry as a whole. That said, we do “buy in” to the power of building a brand. Honest, hardworking people work with other honest, hardworking people. We work with the best because we are the best. And […]
Here’s a scary fact to start your day: over half of Americans and Canadians are living paycheque to paycheque. Worse, the inflationary economy is trending these percentages upward at a rapid pace. Increasing housing prices are forcing many out of the market, grocery bills are at all-time highs, and consumer debt is creeping toward $20 […]
Last year, we saw a significant increase in the number of offices leveraging our services and our wonderful talent to support sleep dentistry. As always, we want our offices and talent to succeed. So, we decided to talk to some industry experts and dive into the data surrounding sleep dentistry. As offices increasingly offer this […]
Key points: Knowing your actual costs helps you hedge against inflation by creating a more robust procedure mix. Temporary dental staff and proactive staffing help you navigate the labor crisis while still growing. You have to make some tough choices regarding insurance, training, and equipment if you want to keep your overhead low. For dental […]
Key points: Social media (particularly LinkedIn) remains a strong way to build digital connections with other talented dental workers. Join local and regional dental talent associations for networking and learning opportunities. Attending events is a fantastic way to forge in-person bonds with hygienists, assistants, receptionists, and even dentists. Online communities like Reddit provide ongoing support. […]
Figuring out what salary you deserve is hard enough; trying to communicate your salary needs at the negotiating table can feel near-impossible. We get it. It’s awkward and complicated to negotiate your salary sometimes. But you should. Before we start getting into the tips and tricks (or the “how-to’s”) let’s cut to the chase: Dental […]
The 2023 Pacific Dental Conference (PDC) is right around the corner. For the first time in over two years, dentists from across Canada will gather — in person — to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and techniques in dentistry. Plus, the 5 CE credits aren’t too shabby either. As the countdown begins, we want to […]
Around half of all dental practices are looking for full-time talent right now. Most will struggle. Let’s cut to the chase; it’s really, really hard to find good dental talent. You know this. Talent acquisition has been the underpinning theme of most dental conferences and magazines this year. But finding full-time positions isn’t just challenging […]
As we all tumble into the New Year, we think it’s a good time to pull off the band-aid. Last year was tough. The two years before it were even tougher. This year… well… it’s going to be tough too. Across the dental industry, there are some unavoidable problems that are piling up. Today, we […]
