Archive for August, 2008

Uniforms and Name Tags

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Even before a patient sees the doctor, he or she may judge your practice on its appearance alone. You know—that tricky first impression. One area you can concentrate on is how your staff is dressed and how they present themselves. Many practices have scrubs as the practice attire, because they are ...

Chiro Retail: Good for Your Patients, Great for Your Practice

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Many of today’s chiropractors include selling chiropractic-specific products in their office to distinguish their practice from the competition and increase revenue.  Chiropractic retail sales appeals to patients because it provides them with assurance that the products are good for their health, and it helps them avoid a trip to another ...

Infant Oral Health and Educating Parents

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Today I would like to share an article sent to me by our vendor Preventive Dental. Dave Carroll teamed up with Sandra Boucher-Bessent from the National Children's Dental Health Foundation for Modern Hygienist to write an article addressing infant oral health and anticipatory guidance - the process of providing practical, developmentally ...

Cast a Wider’Net!; Marketing Your Practice with a Web Site

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Times are changing. Running a successful practice today requires more than a knowledge of medicine; it takes a combination of training and business acumen – skills that are no longer mutually exclusive. Nowadays, a good marketing plan should include a Web site. Your practice can only grow when your marketing plan ...

Flu Vaccine Dilemma

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

As summer comes to a close, I'm already thinking of the fall activities and plans for the year's end. One thing on my "to do" list for the fall is to get a flu shot. I hate being sick, and if I can avoid a potential illness with a simple ...

Summer Pet Safety

Monday, August 11th, 2008

We're nearing the end of summer, but August can still be a scorching month, not only for humans but also for pets. As you inform your patients of the importance of keeping cool during the summer months, remind them that the same rules apply to their pets. Below are a few pointers ...