Member Articles Archives - Academy of Dental Management Consultants

Featured Article: Safeguarding the Workplace: Identifying and Preventing Suicidal Behavior

With many Americans spending the majority of their waking hours working—whether in a physical office or remotely—employers occupy a unique vantage point. Co-workers are often the first to notice when a colleague’s behavior shifts, providing a critical window for intervention. Between 1999 and 2018, U.S. suicide rates rose by 35%. Today, suicidal ideation remains a Read the rest of the article Featured Article: Safeguarding the Workplace: Identifying and Preventing Suicidal Behavior

Case Study: Continuing Education Regulations

Dr. A takes her team to a regional CE event each year. She encourages them to go and pays for their expenses, tuition, etc. She doesn’t pay their wages while in the course, nor does she pay an hourly rate for travel time. Most employees receive CE credits toward their licenses and certifications. Dr. A Read the rest of the article Case Study: Continuing Education Regulations

Two Systems, One Problem: Why Your Financial Software Needs to Work Together …and what can go wrong when it doesn’t

If you’re running a dental practice, you already know how much is happening behind the scenes just to keep things moving. Patients coming and going, insurance claims filed, treatment plans explained, payments processed—it’s a lot. And while clinical care is your focus, the truth is, your practice is only as healthy as the systems running Read the rest of the article Two Systems, One Problem: Why Your Financial Software Needs to Work Together …and what can go wrong when it doesn’t

Maximizing Profitability in PPO Dental Practices

PPO dental practices can be highly profitable when well-managed, whether they’re employer-based, discount, or in-house plans. To thrive in today’s competitive market, practices need the right combination of technology, business systems, and a highly trained team. Success doesn’t mean sacrificing patient care—it’s about working smarter and more efficiently. Essential Technology for a Profitable Practice 1. Read the rest of the article Maximizing Profitability in PPO Dental Practices

Iron-Out Your Dental Practice Communications

The Start Line June 26th, 2005, I was about to compete in my first IRONMAN: 2.4-mile swim, cycling 112 miles, finishing with a full marathon, 26.2 miles. I signed up to compete in the Coeur d’Alene, ID Ironman one year in advance. At that moment, mental training began and physical soon followed. I joined a Read the rest of the article Iron-Out Your Dental Practice Communications

Was there something I could have done?

By ADMC Member Debi Carr Was there something I could have done differently? I heard that question again this week. In fact, I have heard this question repeatedly over the last several years. I have heard this question in cases from hardware failures to ransomware attacks. At some point, usually the doctor, but sometimes the Read the rest of the article Was there something I could have done?

The Building Blocks of the Best Dental Websites

By ADMC Member Dan Delmain Are you worried your practice’s website is holding you back? If your website hasn’t been updated in ages or you’re not ranking on the first page of Google results, you may be right. Modern websites are faster, look better, and help communicate your practice’s services, values, and personality. They also Read the rest of the article The Building Blocks of the Best Dental Websites

Top Life Stressors & Quick Coping Solutions

By ADMC Member Jen Butler Stress, like life, happens. A stress-free life is certainly a worthy goal, but not a very realistic one. The trick is to avoid stress whenever possible. That can be as simple as planning for contingencies in your morning commute, so if there’s a traffic snarl you either know a back Read the rest of the article Top Life Stressors & Quick Coping Solutions

Coaching vs. Feedback: 5 Steps to Effective Coaching

By ADMC Member Jen Butler I have had the great fortune of working with incredible business leaders, in both corporate America and small businesses, throughout my career. Over the last few years, there has been an increasing trend for leaders to observe their direct reports and openly, honestly, directly and, almost brutally, provide feedback under Read the rest of the article Coaching vs. Feedback: 5 Steps to Effective Coaching

Overcoming Fear and Staying Positive in a Dental Practice

By ADMC Member Jen Butler Staying Positive Fear interferes with productivity and innovation in the workplace. In dentistry, fear arises in various common situations, such as the first time a dentist performs a big procedure, deals with a difficult client, faces tension on the team, or worries about finances. Fear in a dentist causes a Read the rest of the article Overcoming Fear and Staying Positive in a Dental Practice

Making the Right Match