Managers are almost always in problem-solving mode, which means, right now, you are probably reviewing benefits, employee health insurance packages, or planning to hire a new hygienist in 2022. That being said, I’d like to ask you to step outside of that...
In the early ’90s, I had the privilege of leading a group of Boy Scouts on a 50-mile hike through New Mexico. There, I learned the concept of True North. We were given a map, compass, and taught about heading north to reach basecamp. However, North...
What is the biggest struggle most, if not all, of us face? I would venture that our main struggle is finding balance in our lives. I’d like to use a common analogy, “the three-legged stool,” to help you find and maintain a healthy balance in daily...
E + L = M Hold on, AADOM tribe! Don’t worry; I’m not going to focus on Einstein’s theory of relativity or take you back to high school algebra class. E + L = M is a great equation for communication in your office. E + L = M stands for Event +...
Submitted by Elaina Wharton, Contra Costa CA Chapter President Our Contra Costa CA Chapter ended the 2021 calendar of events with a BANG! This was a rough year for all dental office leaders and this evening was designed to see our members face to face, share...
Submitted by Tiffany Dalton, Yellowstone Valley MT Chapter President The Yellowstone Valley, MT Chapter hosted a hybrid meeting on Thursday, November 18th. Our local chapter members met together to network while watching the amazing Teresa Duncan present ‘The...
Are your new team members properly trained, or do you throw them into the fire to see if they come out on the other side?! Every dental office I’ve worked with has one thing in common: The new employee training is sub-par or nonexistent. Why is that, and how do...
The best way to start the morning at the office is with a meeting of the minds, aka the morning meeting, huddle, gathering, etc. Up until about six years ago, our dental practice didn’t hold morning huddles. Once we did, we went through the trial and error of...
Submitted by Audrey Clements, Northeast FL Chapter Vice President Such an exciting year for our Northeast Florida chapter. We were awarded Chapter of the Year – Tier II and Teresa Spence, our chapter president, won Practice Administrator of the Year. We...
As dental office managers, it can be overwhelming trying to remember everything that needs to be done to ensure that the practice runs smoothly. This is especially true when a million and one tasks need to be completed on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. From...
