Starting your own dental practice is a major career decision. Dentistry school might equip you with the skills to perform dental procedures, but running a practice is more than being able to offer dental services. When you open a dental practice, it is like starting a new business. At TGNA, we offer new dental practice...
Now is the time of year to ask the following questions about your year over year status. Are you on a decline that won’t seem to stop? Is the practice surviving with a flat-line plateau or did you have at least 10-15% growth over last year? Decline means DO SOMETHING. Plateau means it is time...
The level of success in your practice is directly related to the protocols you set in place with your team. Putting a protocol in place will give your team a clear view of how the practice should be run and a detailed system for each team member in the office. A recent article from the Association...
The world of dentistry is competitive, where your skills as a leader and a manager are equally essential to become successful. Leadership and management skills require both practice and training. Here at TGNA, we offer dental practitioners a two-day module taught by experts in both leadership development and successful practice management. If you want your dental business...
Basic dental knowledge– Know and understand dental jargon, dentistry role in health care, patient experience, technology, services, scheduling and production. Loyalty to the company and practice– Advocate and supporter of the vision and mission and looking out for the business first as opposed to a desire to be liked or approved. Wanting to be “one...
January is the ideal time to determine what success means for you. This means gathering the knowledge to prepare for change(if needed) adopting proven, real-life strategies and tools that manage energy, enhance awareness, encourage self-discovery and how to build a team of leaders. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be a successful manager?...
Trust is one of the most critical factors that helps to maintain a successful relationship between a dentist and patient. Establishing trust with your patients is essential in bringing them back to your dental practice for regular check-ups, preventative dental care, and other dental treatments. Did you know that you can build trust with your patient even if they’re...
