Investment Grade Practice™ News – August 2024
Dear Doctor,
Are you the leader your team deserves?
As a dentist and business owner, you are not only responsible for the success of your practice. You are the guide to your team that helps navigate challenges and nurtures growth so you can deliver exceptional patient care.
There was a time in my career when I was so focused on the success of our clients and organization, that I put my team last. The impact of this subconscious decision was a painful learning experience I have been grateful to not repeat.
When you lose sight of team development, three things can happen:
- Practice performance drops
- Patients leave
- Employee turnover increases
With all the plates you spin as a clinician and business owner, it is difficult to spot the cracks in your foundation until it’s too late.
Stop spinning plates and take control like a Productive Dentist:
- Communicate with Clarity: Your team’s individual contributions are the backbone of your practice. Schedule time to tell the team your philosophy of care and provide clear, detailed instructions that will help them perform their tasks with precision.
- Align and Empower: Your office manager is the translator of your vision into action. They deserve to see how their efforts align with your goals. Hold consistent meetings and involve them with your strategic planning. This will allow you to delegate and be productive.
- Inspire with Vision and Values: People want to be part of something greater than themselves. Share your long-term vision and, most importantly, paint each employee into it so they understand how to contribute for success. Encourage innovation. This is a powerful way to foster a culture of growth and innovation.
It’s never too late to change course.
Become the leader that brings out the best in your team. Check out the resources below, schedule a complimentary 60-minute Discovery session with Brent Hogan, and get a winning game plan for Q4.
Do you seek immediate growth? There is no faster way than attending the historic PDA 20th Anniversary Conference in Texas this September. Click here to register today.
To Your Success,
Regan Robertson
Chief Communications Officer
Productive Dentist Academy
Companies that invest in employee training have a 24% higher profit margin and higher income per employee by 218%.
Source: The American Society for Training and Development
Developing your team can be Fun AND Productive! Register for the PDA 20th Anniversary Conference today!
Your Associate Deserves Clinical Calibration
By Victoria Peterson, SsD
On the backside of fear we find confidence. And once we’re confident we begin doing more procedures.
Join Dr. Baird and Victoria Peterson on a special episode of Investment Grade Practices to learn about the Clinical Calibration Institute, a new way to empower dentists to overcome common productivity challenges and elevate patient care.
PDA Announces Clinical Calibration Institute
Last month, PDA officially announced the Clinical Calibration Institute – a new program that boosts clinical skills, treatment acceptance rates and productivity for dentists and associates which will run concurrently with the PDA 20th Anniversary Conference, September 12-14, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Frisco, Texas.
PDA Faculty Office Visit
By Kyle Patton
For the first 15 years of her career, Dr. Maggie Augustyn, FAAIP, FICOI, adhered strictly to a detached, clinical demeanor and harbored deep skepticism about her place in the profession. Her struggles with mental health remained mostly hidden, but were further exacerbated during her battle with cancer. Now, Augustyn is forthright about the challenges she faced and advocates for bettering the profession by encouraging dentists to look inward.
Branding: The Power of Color In Your Practice
By Dr. Maggie Augustyn, FAAIP, FICOI, featuring PDA CCO Regan Robertson
Learn about the impact of color in dental office design and how color schemes can subtly influence emotional responses and behaviors. This article discusses the psychological and cultural significance of various colors, emphasizing the importance of choosing appropriate hues to create a calming and positive environment.
Reinvest In Yourself To Stay Excited And Fulfilled In Your Hygiene Career
By Jodie Heimbach, RDH, BS
If you are feeling disconnected from your dental hygiene career, you’re not alone.
The good news is there are ways to reignite your passion and find fulfillment again. This article provides practical strategies so you can combat burnout and transform your daily routine, discover the power of investing in yourself, and remind you why you chose this meaningful career that benefits many.
So You Want to Build A Successful Business
By Dr. Bruce B. Baird
Do you ever wonder why your dental colleagues experience success while you’re burning the candle at both ends?
Discover Dr. Baird’s key strategies that can rapidly transform your practice, beginning with the power of comprehensive exams and the importance of having a healthy new patient flow.
Three Words Leaders Shouldn’t Use
“When you reduce your authority, no one is going to follow through with your treatment recommendation.” – Dr. Maggie Augustyn
In this episode of the Everyday Practices Dental Podcast, Dr. Chad Johnson and Regan Robertson are joined by Dr. Maggie Augustyn to share why getting rid of these three words can revolutionize your impact as a leader.
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How To Take Your Practice To The Next Level
It can feel like a cold splash of water to the face when you realize that in order to practice the dentistry you love, you must master the business side of the practice too.
The good news is, there’s a solution. In this blog, discover the benefits that business coaching provides and how it can help you master marketing, financial management, and team dynamics to create the practice of your dreams.
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