{"id":7080,"date":"2022-01-10T10:23:59","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T17:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/?p=7080"},"modified":"2024-08-14T16:18:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T23:18:45","slug":"set-your-dental-practice-up-for-success-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/set-your-dental-practice-up-for-success-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Set Your Dental Practice up for Success in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Even as practices are starting to see patient volumes that are closer to pre-pandemic levels, things still seem unpredictable in the dental industry. Practices continue to grapple with uncertainties and long-term impacts of the pandemic that are beyond their control. To build a stronger more successful dental practice in 2022, practices can focus on several key areas that can be controlled.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:283,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to run a successful dental practice in 2022<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:396,&quot;335559739&quot;:396,&quot;335559740&quot;:640}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Define specific goals<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:396,&quot;335559739&quot;:396,&quot;335559740&quot;:440}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Broad, generic goals aren\u2019t as\u00a0effective\u00a0as\u00a0targeted, specific goals that have the power to\u00a0motivate\u00a0you and your dental practice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:283,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recognize even small, incremental wins to drive motivation.\u00a0To do this,\u00a0keep your strategies as meaningful and measurable as possible for you and\u00a0your\u00a0team.\u00a0Ask your team members what they hope to accomplish this coming year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Communicate the company-wide goals to your team members\u00a0and help each team member understand how their goals tie to the overall goals.\u00a0Find out if team members are\u00a0interested in learning new skills or other professional development. By involving each person in the goal setting process, you motivate your team and help set goals that\u00a0are realistic and attainable.\u00a0In addition to goal setting, here are a few more examples of specific goals you may want to set for your practice in 2022:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:283,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Add or refine services based on patient need, input, available resources, and ROI.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Baskerville, Baskerville_MSFontService, sans-serif\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Identify possible gaps in skills across your team\u00a0and tailor continuing education courses to close gaps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/5-dental-marketing-ideas-for-dentists-to-acquire-and-retain-patients\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Create a marketing plan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that includes attracting new patients and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/understanding-why-patients-to-stay-with-your-solo-or-small-dental-practice\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">retaining current patient loyalty.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Calculate production and collection KPIs that involve debt reduction, savings, and cash-flow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Elevate the patient experience<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:396,&quot;335559739&quot;:396,&quot;335559740&quot;:440}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0patient\u00a0experience is comprised of many touchpoints. Each of your team members has a different role to play.\u00a0As the practice leader, it\u2019s important to empower each team member to enhance the patient experience.\u00a0Your\u00a0front desk\u00a0and business team\u00a0have\u00a0their unique contribution to patient relationships. And your clinical team contributes theirs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:283,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/how-to-exceed-your-dental-patients-expectations\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The patient experience deserves substantial attention<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0in this era where patients are slow to return for dentistry. There could also be insurance and cost related challenges that an outstanding patient experience can offset.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:283,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lead each team member across every department to value their personal role in the patient experience. For some it\u2019s customer (patient) service, for others it\u2019s the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-chairside-manner-and-create-an-elevated-dental-patient-experience\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">chair side care standard<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0or\u00a0assisting with insurance and financial\u00a0matters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">By setting clear expectations for delivering the best patient experience in each role\u00a0and setting up incentives for going the extra mile, you motivate the team and elevate the patient experience.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Identify and\u00a0assign\u00a0functions\u00a0according to\u00a0each team\u00a0member\u2019s\u00a0personal strengths. If you haven\u2019t already, guide your team through a strengths profile (e.g.,\u00a0DISC, Meyers-Briggs, etc.) early in the year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Evaluate systems and processes<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:396,&quot;335559739&quot;:396,&quot;335559740&quot;:440}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s useful to\u00a0complete an annual audit of systems, processes, and solutions for your practice.\u00a0It\u2019s easy to become complacent when\u00a0there are no obvious\u00a0problems but\u00a0without regular\u00a0evaluation, it can\u00a0lead to a\u00a0decrease\u00a0in productivity and morale.\u00a0A routine assessment can help you\u00a0identify and resolve any problem areas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:283,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">An\u00a0operational systems-analysis gives you the necessary data to evaluate productivity and efficiency throughout your dental practice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:283,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make sure your operational systems are driving (not diminishing) your production and growth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Audit your scheduling process. Look for patients with unscheduled treatment and\u00a0work towards\u00a0scheduling\u00a0them in the first quarter of the year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Analyze your case presentation to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-case-acceptance-for-dental-patients\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">case acceptance ratios<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Set a treatment acceptance target goal and monitor your presentation narratives for improvement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Streamline the imaging workflow for easier access to images and secure collaboration.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Provide\u00a0patients with\u00a0helpful financial solutions. Inventory your third-party options\u00a0to\u00a0add new ones\u00a0and cancel\u00a0those that are no longer beneficial.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Manage your revenue cycle. Track your AR and insurance aging numbers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It may be helpful to implement\u00a0our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/solutions\/denticon\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Denticon\u00a0practice management solution<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to help your practice in each of these areas. Denticon helps you track production, boost recall appointments, increase case acceptance, offer payment options to patients, and help with revenue cycle management. To help streamline your practice\u2019s imaging workflow, our universally compatible\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/solutions\/apteryx\/moving-to-apteryx\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Apteryx Imaging\u00a0XVWeb<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0allows you to access images from anywhere and securely share images via the cloud.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:20,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:113,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make 2022 the year you establish success patterns that deliver results now\u00a0and, in the years,\u00a0to follow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:283,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check out these\u00a0additional\u00a0resources as you plan for 2022:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:283,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/upcoming-dental-industry-trends-for-2022\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Upcoming Dental Industry Trends for 2022<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:283,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/5-things-you-can-do-to-ride-out-the-hiring-crisis-in-dentistry\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">5 Things You Can Do to Ride Out the Hiring Crisis in Dentistry<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:283,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/entrepreneurial-mindset-thriving-dental-practice\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Create a Thriving Private Dental Practice<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:283,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Planet DDS solutions to\u00a0help your practice succeed in 2022<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:396,&quot;335559739&quot;:396,&quot;335559740&quot;:440}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Planet DDS\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/solutions\/denticon\/moving-to-denticon\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Denticon<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/solutions\/apteryx\/moving-to-apteryx\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Apteryx Imaging XVWeb<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0are proven cloud-based dental practice management and imaging solutions in today\u2019s market among solo private practices, private group practices, and emerging, midsize, and large DSOs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:283,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/book-a-demo\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contact us for\u00a0a free demo<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to learn\u00a0about how\u00a0Denticon\u00a0and Apteryx Imaging\u00a0XVWeb\u00a0can streamline your workflows, operational tasks, and productivity in 2022, and years to come.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:56,&quot;335559739&quot;:283,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even as practices are starting to see patient volumes that are closer to pre-pandemic levels, things still seem unpredictable in the dental industry. 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