Transforming Chaos Into Consistency Chaos. Uncertainty. Stress. Frustration. Blame. Team conflict. Disengaged patients. Rampant cancellations and no-shows. Low treatment acceptance and completion. Do any of these issues sound familiar? If so, you are not alone. The good news is that you have the power to change your dental pracitce’s situation for the better. Often, the…

Setting Clear Expectations for Excellence Something that we hear at Jameson time and time again from dentists, practice owners, and practice leaders across the country is this: absolute frustration and near burnout from trying to motivate their dental teams to take initiative and deliver exceptional care. Lack of team motivation, inconsistent system execution, poor verbal…

Successfully Growing a Thriving Dental Practice As a dental practice owner, you must do more than deliver exceptional patient care to successfully build and grow a healthy, thriving practice. You also have to track and manage your existing processes and lead your team well. But what exactly should you be monitoring to make sure you’re…

Unlocking Unlimited Growth for Your Dental Practice As you step into owning and leading a dental practice, it is important to understand and embrace the fact that from this point forward, your responsibilities extend beyond delivering excellent dental care to your patients. You must also consistently monitor and refine your business systems and processes, not…

Google Updates That Changed Dental Marketing For better or for worse, the Google algorithm has an incredible impact on how dental practices must approach marketing. When potential patients perform a Google search for a local dentist, you want your practice near the top of the list. However, the criteria that define those rankings are always…

5 Advantages of a Private Dental Practice Once you graduate from dental school, you have an important decision to make: what type of practice you want to join. Although corporate practices provide administrative support and other resources, many dentists choose to stick with private practices. When you have a private dental practice, you get to…

Creating a Cozy Holiday Atmosphere at Your Dental Practice The holidays are a time for celebrating and spreading joy, but it can also be a bit hectic and overwhelming for many people. As a dental practice owner, you have a unique opportunity to create a warm and welcoming environment for your patients. By doing so,…

How Workplace Stress Affects Your Dental Practice Growth With the right team members, it’s possible to increase production, earn high satisfaction scores, and develop a positive reputation in the community. Unfortunately, workplace stress is a major threat to your dental practice: It can reduce morale, increase conflict, and reduce your team’s effectiveness at meeting patients’…

Why Patient Texting Is Becoming the Name of the Game in Patient-Doctor Communication In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape mobile usage has become a formidable force. In fact, the average U.S. smartphone user now spends around 26 minutes daily texting. What’s more impressive is the staggering 99% open rate of text messages, with a response…

How the Cognitive, Emotional, and Compassionate Aspects of Empathy Play Out in the Dental Field  Imagine this: You’re seated nervously in the dental chair, your heart pounding a little too fast. At that moment, a compassionate dental professional enters the room, warmly smiles, and asks how they can make you feel more comfortable. In that…