2022

By Russell Lieblick, DMD   I’ve had discussions with many surgeons planning to expand their practice. These surgeons are often deliberating about adding associates or partners to increase production. When I’ve had these conversations, I often find that although they may be at better production for an OMS, they almost always abandon the idea of adding more providers … [Read more...] about Team Training for Increased Production

By Paul Koshgerian, DMD, MD   Since the opening of The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists in San Diego, California, we have been at a disadvantage. It’s a highly competitive market. Other practices have enjoyed the benefit of long tenures with great name recognition and reputations in the community.  But we, coming straight out of residency from the … [Read more...] about Practice Optimization: Simple Advice to Help You Stand Out

By Matthew Pham, DMD, MD   I often heard the adage, “You can pick two out of the three: scope, pay, and location” when discussing employment as a resident. While I see the reality in this, I find it to be a very narrow perspective, especially right out of training. Even in an OMS heavy program, it is rare to get more than 36 months of on service experience. That … [Read more...] about The Undervalued Aspect of Mentorship

By Mark Munroe     Getting found on Google is critical to getting new leads and growing your practice. If somebody is searching for an oral surgeon or one of your specialties in your city, this is the opportunity for you to be found, not your competitor. So, what is the best way to make that happen? There’s a cliche generally applied to SEO: “Content is King.” … [Read more...] about Getting Found: Holistic SEO & Video

By Sarah Babaç, MBA The majority of patients will leave your practice after their procedure or appointment without giving you their honest feedback. They will, however, share their experience with their friends and family—especially if it was mediocre or negative. Wait, you may ask. Why especially if it was mediocre or negative? The fact is that one bad experience is … [Read more...] about The Power of Feedback