Patricia “Trish” Calhoun has 23 years of dental experience, starting as a Certified Dental Assistant and advancing to Registered Dental Hygienist. After relocating to Florida, she transitioned into dental administration, becoming an Office Manager, where she leads her team and manages practice operations.
A lifetime member of AADOM, Trish holds a Master’s designation and serves as president of the NW Florida Dental Connection DPLN. She is committed to professional growth within her network and elevating the standards of dental office management in her community.
Being an office manager involves juggling various responsibilities, from day-to-day operations to long-term planning. One responsibility of being an office manager is to ensure all teams are prepared for emergencies. Dental offices may discover that their...
Effective communication and collaboration among team members are essential for success in any workplace. As a practice manager, I experienced firsthand the challenges of maintaining team engagement during meetings. Many times, team members seemed disengaged or...
The foundation of a successful dental office extends beyond skilled practitioners and state-of-the-art equipment. Policies and systems serve as the foundation for a dental practice, providing essential structure and alignment with the organization’s...
Building a cohesive and efficient dental team is crucial for the success of any practice. However, achieving harmony among team members can be challenging, especially when faced with disparities in working hours and training levels. In this article, I share my...
