If It’s Worth Doing, It’s Worth Doing Right
I am not the world’s greatest at folding towels, and we won’t even mention my sheet folding abilities. This weekend I was catching up on the laundry and folding the mountain of towels that had built...
View ArticleAdapt, Adjust & Move On!
This past week I went to Toledo, Ohio to speak at the Toledo Dental Society Spring Clinic. I had been informed that both of my classes were filled to capacity, exciting stuff. Arriving in Toledo...
View ArticleKeep It Updated
How often do you update your software? Are you updating your computer regularly? Find out why this is such an important part of what we do in the month’s video blog. Thanks for watching and be sure...
View ArticleWhat to Do When You Can’t Do Anything
Freshly fallen snow makes for beautiful pictures. Just look around on Facebook and Instagram, and you’ll see lots of pictures showing snowed over landscapes and tree limbs heavy with the weight of...
View ArticleAre You Prepared?
Last week’s cold weather made a huge impact in South Mississippi. We had a slushy, wintry mix of sleet all day Tuesday that made for treacherous conditions in our area and for many areas in the deep...
View ArticleToss Out Those Post It Notes!
I have a few questions for you today. When you walk into your office do you see a sea of yellow, pink, or blue post it notes around your desk and counter? Do you find yourself keeping your login id’s...
View ArticleSome Assembly Required
Some assembly required. These three words can spark fear in the minds of even the strongest among us. We want everything ready, and we want it ready right now. Time is precious, and the less time we...
View ArticleBe Different, Say Yes!
The telephone is ringing. Sally Sharp is at the front desk eager and ready to take the call. She picks up the phone, “Dr. Wonderful’s office this is Sally, how may I help you today?” Mr. Phone...
View ArticleIgnite Your Team’s Potential, It Starts with A FLAME!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA-JRj84yec It’s 2014! Are you ready to Ignite your team’s potential? I’ve got the FLAME to get you started! Click on the link above to watch January’s video blog....
View ArticleThank you for a GREAT 2013!
Thank you to all my followers and readers for making 2013 a great year. Click the link below to see the most popular posts and revisit some favorites! Thanks again everyone and Happy New Year!!...
View Article3 Ways to Consistently “WOW” Your Patients at the Front Desk
How would you like to give your patients the BEST experience every time they call or visit your practice? Sound wonderful but unrealistic? It isn’t, I promise. We can consistently make each...
View ArticleFirst Impressions with the Front Desk Lady
Welcome Front Desk Lady Fans! Today I have a special treat for you! I was recently interviewed by Dr. Wes Blakeslee for the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Podcast series, and they have...
View ArticlePPO Practices – The Future of Dentistry
This week’s blog is a guest blog written by Dana Moss, founder of PPO Dental Consulting. Dana writes about a topic that is important to today’s dental practices. It is a controversial topic and one...
View ArticleTime Management in the Dental Schedule
Time management can really make or break any office. If the front office team isn’t performing their tasks as they should the whole office suffers. This is especially true when it comes to...
View ArticleSolar Powered
I love the sun! I love laying out on a hot sunny day and basking in the rays. Now I am well aware of the danger associated with this, however, if done in moderation and with care I can still get in my...
View ArticleFront Desk Lady is Getting Ready for Orlando!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Paju8dPLWbE September is here! It is time for the American Association of Dental Office Manager’s conference. This month’s video blog discusses how AADOM has helped my...
View ArticleAre You Ready for Some Football?!
Oh my goodness, oh my goodness! It is that time again ladies and gentleman. Time to break out the tailgating equipment, stadium chairs, and your favorite jersey. Whether you are going to your local...
View ArticleBack to School Blues
I can not believe I am saying this, but it is almost time to go back to school! Another summer has come and is just about over. Stores everywhere have shelves filled with notebooks, pens, pencils...
View ArticleFront Desk Lady Hires A New Team Member
We recently added a new team member to our practice. It has been a bittersweet experience. The entire team was sad to see the previous team member leave, but we understood that this was an...
View ArticlePaperclips & the Dental Front Office Team
A paperclip, by itself, is an ordinary thing. All day long it does nothing except clip paper together. We try to make them exciting though, don’t we? Exciting shapes and sizes and a variety of...
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