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Practical guides on patient communication, scheduling, reviews, and the day-to-day of running a thriving dental practice.

Patient CommunicationA targeted patient being selected to receive a relevant text message

Mass Texting More Patients Isn't the Answer. Better Texting Is.

Seven practical ways to write clearer messages, reduce confused replies, and help patients take action.

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Practice ManagementA focused dental text campaign designed to lower messaging costs

How to Reduce Mass Texting Costs in Your Dental Office

Use better targeting, shorter messages, and cleaner patient data to keep campaign costs under control.

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Reputation Management A dentist reviewing poor Google ratings for their practice

You are the Best Dentist in Town - And Still Have Poor Google Ratings

Why great dentists can still have poor Google ratings, and what your online profile tells prospective patients.

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Practice Management A balance between dental communication software and its cost

Why You Might Be Overpaying for Your Dental Patient Communication Software

See where costs may be hiding and why better software should become more efficient and affordable over time.

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Reputation ManagementWant More Online Reviews? Top 4 Ways to Increase Reviews

Want More Online Reviews? Top 4 Ways to Increase Reviews

Four practical ways to build a steadier flow of reviews and improve online visibility.

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Patient Communication A patient receiving a dental appointment reminder on her phone

Why Are Dental Appointment Reminders Important?

A practical look at why consistent reminders matter and how they help patients keep their appointments.

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Reputation ManagementYelp ratings displayed on desktop and mobile screens

Why You Should Still Get Reviews on Yelp for Your Dental Practice

Despite its controversies, Yelp can still influence how new patients discover and evaluate a dental practice.

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Reputation ManagementA review gating flow that separates happy and unhappy patient feedback

What Is Online Review Gating, and Can I Still Do That?

What review gating means and what dental practices should know before asking for reviews.

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Patient CommunicationA patient receiving reminders for an upcoming dental appointment

How Can I Reduce Appointment No-Shows?

Practical ways to reduce missed appointments and last-minute cancellations.

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Practice ManagementWhy Should I Create a Patient Record Even Before the First Visit

Why Should I Create a Patient Record Even Before the First Visit?

Creating the patient record early can save time and help the first visit run smoothly.

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Patient CommunicationAre You Acquiring Your Patients' Email Addresses

Are You Acquiring Your Patients' Email Addresses?

Why your practice should collect this valuable patient information consistently.

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Reputation ManagementWhen Will You Start Getting Online Reviews for Your Dental Practice

When Will You Start Getting Online Reviews for Your Dental Practice?

The best time to build your online reputation is now.

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Reputation Management Dental reputation management shown through reviews, patient trust, and practice growth

How Important Is Online Reputation Management For Dentists?

Understand how patients see your practice online and what your reputation says when you are not in the room.

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Patient Communication How Important Is Text Messaging For Dentists

How Important Is Text Messaging For Dentists?

Why text messaging has become an important communication channel for dental practices and patients.

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Practice Management A dental practice using digital patient forms instead of paper

How to Be an Efficient Practice With Paperless Dental Forms

How paperless forms can simplify front-office work and make the patient experience smoother.

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