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Explore our blog for expert insights that will elevate your Dental practice. From boosting profitability and developing leadership skills to enhancing patient experiences and communication, our posts cover it all. Dive into business strategies and innovative patient engagement techniques to stay ahead in the industry.
Louise Howlett
Mar 17, 20235 min read
How to Speak Confidently About the Cost of Dentistry
Does this sound familiar? “Why is Dentistry so expensive!” “Can I get a discount on my treatment?” “Wow, that’s a lot – I guess I’m...
Brett Churnin
Feb 1, 20236 min read
Growth Strategies for 2023
Prime Practice has been supporting the growth of dental practices for the last 29 years, and we’ve seen practices go through a lot over...
Prime Practice
Jan 31, 20234 min read
The culture of your dental practice
The culture of your practice and the way it functions could be having a greater impact than you think on the retention of clients. By...
Dr Phillip Palmer
Jan 24, 20234 min read
How to manage resistance to change in the dental practice
“CHANGE”. It’s that dirty word that many of us regard as a scary thing. It involves risk and uncertainty; therefore, it induces some...
Dr Phillip Palmer
Dec 1, 20223 min read
What Practice Managers need to be equipped with
The role of the Practice Manager in a dental practice is becoming more and more critical to the success of the practice. Over the years...
Prime Practice
Aug 15, 20225 min read
Embracing the opportunity of ethical influencing
There was a time when it was considered reasonable for a dentist to adopt a didactic and paternalistic role. The patient was given a...
Prime Practice
Jul 1, 20223 min read
Ghosting candidates Are you sending the right message?
With the technological advancements in recruitment and communication, it is easier than ever to keep candidates informed throughout the...
Prime Practice
Jun 18, 20222 min read
Employment Contracts – Do You Need Them?
We’ve been asked on many occasions, “we’re a small business; why do we need an employment contract for employees?”. Before we answer,...
Prime Practice
May 26, 20223 min read
Three Common Mistakes When Writing Job Ads
As a dental practice looking to grow your team or replace a key team member, chances are you will post a vacant position on a job board...
Meg Sharpe
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Back to Basics – Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control
Do you have new team members? Many practices are finding themselves employing staff without dental background or experience. A number of...
Prime Practice
Nov 6, 20215 min read
The four-day working week
"In an era when the workplace is undergoing a revolution, the four-day working week is being hailed as a good option in creating a more...
Dr Jamie Workman
Oct 14, 20213 min read
What Owners Want in an Associate Dentist
Patient Communication As an Associate Dentist, your values and that of the owner should closely align, particularly when it comes to...
Prime Practice
Sep 16, 20214 min read
The gender pay gap
The gender pay gap is holding female dentists back—as well as the profession. Here’s how practices can remove barriers to women’s equal...
Prime Practice
Apr 6, 20214 min read
Part-time workers: the pros and cons
Australian workers show a strong preference for part-time work. So how can practices best balance the needs of staff requesting fewer...
Meg Sharpe
Oct 13, 20203 min read
Infection Prevention and Control Systems – Post Covid-19
Infection Control Training and Education Your team and your patients are no doubt feeling a little nervous about dental visits now. All...
Prime Practice
Sep 30, 20204 min read
How to have those difficult conversations
Difficult conversations with staff and suppliers can become even more difficult depending on your mode of communication. Here’s how to...
Prime Practice
May 27, 20203 min read
Your Casual Employees.….
There has been much interest in the latest Full Federal Court decision which has reconfirmed that casual employees who work regular...
Meg Sharpe
Apr 27, 20202 min read
What information should your Infection Prevention Policy & Procedures Manual include?
An integral piece of your required documentation at your practice, in adhering to Australian and New Zealand Compliance protocols, is the...
Prime Practice
Apr 8, 20202 min read
Supporting yourself and your staff through the current challenges
Supporting each other through the current challenging times is not easy and some may find it quite daunting. Principal Dentists and their...
Meg Sharpe
Mar 19, 20204 min read
Risk Assessment of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In certain situations, the human body is a perfect environment for microorganisms to grow. Both harmless and harmful microorganisms are...
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