I would like to thank the AADOM team for recognizing me as the recipient of the inaugural “Leave the Ladder Down” award. For those who were not at the 2022 conference, or perhaps you were out of the ballroom, I would like to share my story. At the 2021 conference, our...
Dear Jane, Welcome to Spring 1979. Soon, you’ll graduate from vocational school with a diploma in dental assisting. Top of the class! You’ve spent two years during high school studying for this rewarding career. I am so proud of your accomplishment. Hang in...
Merriam-Webster defines burnout as exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation, usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration. Burnout is real. As an office manager, I am constantly juggling multiple tasks. Most days, I’m buzzing around until...
A Mission Statement is a formal summary of the aims and values of a company, organization, or individual. My Three-Year-Old Daughter Nailed My Mission Statement My personal mission statement goes something like, “I strive to assure each patient has a positive...
Through my 40 years in dentistry, I’ve met hundreds of dental office managers. Our love and enjoyment of dentistry are evident. We work for great dentists, have amazing teams and wonderful patients. The role of a dental office manager can be very rewarding. The glow...
I have been “doing” dentistry for a long time! In my 40 years of providing support to my dentists, as their assistant, front desk, dental office manager or whatever task I am performing, I always keep the best interest of the patient at the forefront. After all,...
