Cory K.

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Are the Yellow Pages Still a Viable Advertising Option?

Cory K. posted an article on - Jan 15, 2012, 10:23 pm
The following is a guest post by Jill Nesbitt of dentalpracticecoaching.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. It’s that time of year – in the last 10 days I’ve received 2 different yellow pages directories found lying on my doorstep. Yellow pages ...
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Is the Mac Right For Your Practice?

Cory K. posted an article on - Jan 11, 2012, 1:34 am
The following is a guest post by Tom Terronez of Medix Dental. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. With the mass success of the Apple iPhone and iPad, a lot of PC users have considered installing Apple Mac computers in their homes and offices. As with most...
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How to Prepare Your Practice for 2012

Cory K. posted an article on - Jan 8, 2012, 11:50 pm
Making resolutions for the New Year is a common practice. So, why not do it for your business? Let’s begin with some positive mantras to set the stage and get some ideas generating. Repeat after me: “I will be better organized.” “I will figure out how to be more productive.” “I will...
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3 Traits Every Dentist Needs to Succeed

Cory K. posted an article on - Dec 29, 2011, 3:29 pm
The following is a guest post by Elliot Pearson of Dentistidentity.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Almost all dentists go through a lot of training to be where they are now. But just how successful are they in their chosen career? Every dentist mu...
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Hot Tip: Include Referral Cards in Your Practice Newsletter

Cory K. posted an article on - Dec 28, 2011, 12:56 am
The following is a guest post by Michael Logan, on behalf of Patient News. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Referral cards sent with newsletters can be an effective way to get dental marketing tools into the homes of existing patients and motivate them ...
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7 Steps to Achieving Your Goals Every Time

Cory K. posted an article on - Dec 19, 2011, 7:26 pm
The following is a guest post by Ken Runkle, America’s Profitability Expert™ of Paragon Management, Inc.. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Is there a foolproof way to achieve your big goals? For more than two decades I have personally watched pra...
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The Truth About Dental Marketing

Cory K. posted an article on - Dec 13, 2011, 11:13 pm
The following is a guest post by Elliot Pearson of Dentistidentity.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Dentists Are Not Master Marketers Dentists are not just people who take care of people’s teeth. In the business standpoint, they are also manager...
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How to Prevent Embezzlement with Dentrix

Cory K. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2011, 1:15 am
The following is a guest post by Jill Nesbitt of dentalpracticecoaching.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Over 60% of Dentists Experience Embezzlement During Career You’ve heard the rumors – “Dr. So-and-So was embezzled.” You’ve read the...
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7 Local Search Tips to Boost Dental Practice Rankings

Cory K. posted an article on - Nov 29, 2011, 11:52 pm
The following is a guest post by Chris Barnard of SocialDentalNetwork.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. The search engine wars are over, the people won! And it wasn’t an occupy movement parked in Google’s portico or a flash mob sit-in at Micros...
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Great Holiday Deals on Top Dental Care Products

Cory K. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2011, 3:18 pm
Black Friday & Cyber Monday isn’t just for scoring great deals on big screen tv’s and tablet computers. Believe it or not, there are also some great deals to be had on dental care products. I’ve put together a list of great deals on the best selling dental products this holiday season. These m...
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5 Inexpensive Ways to Create Awareness for Your Dental Practice

Cory K. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2011, 2:17 am
When you are running a small dental practice, it can be very difficult for you to create awareness about your practice with little or no budget at all. In order for you to grow your practice and gain more patients, you need to factor in new competitors who may have a more aggressive campaign than yo...
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Save $7 on Crest 3D White Professional Effects

Cory K. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 9:38 pm
Crest is hoping that you’ll try their new 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips product. In order to get you to try, they’re now offering you an instant $7 coupon off the regular low price. Crest 3D White Professional Effects Benefits: A whiter smile after just 3 days Full results in 20 day...
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You Decide: Prophylaxis or Periodontal Maintenance? (Part II)

Cory K. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2011, 2:41 pm
The following is a guest post by Debbie Seidel-Bittke. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. The following is Part II of yesterday’s post by Debbie Siedel-Bittke titled, “You Decide: Prophylaxis of Periodontal Maintenance.” Periodontal Maintenance vs....
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You Decide: Prophylaxis or Periodontal Maintenance?

Cory K. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2011, 2:00 am
The following is a guest post by Debbie Seidel-Bittke. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. All throughout the day, we treat them one by one. Each individual patient is treated in a different way. This is our standard of care. Will you agree with this state...
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Survive the Recession By Perfecting the Patient Experience

Cory K. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2011, 10:09 pm
With the recession in full swing, it has become increasingly more difficult for dentists to increase the number of patients which they are serving. But the need for dentists won’t be extinguished just because of the present economic woes. There will still be a need for dentists to fix broken or ch...
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Top Ten Dental Tourism Destinations

Cory K. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2011, 1:21 am
Most people prefer to carry out their dental treatments to other countries. This has a big role of increasing prices for treatment, unavailability of the required treatment or longer waiting periods in their home country. For example, the dental insurances in America and Canada do not cover extensiv...
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4 Tips for Healthy Summer Teeth

Cory K. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2011, 1:24 am
The summer months are a time when there is a lot of feasting, snacking and partying. This makes it the perfect time to “brush up” on your dental hygiene. It is also a time when you will want to keep an eye out on the kids as they snack on sweets and goodies that can threaten the good health of t...
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Communication Tips You Must Know to Improve Case Acceptance – Part II

Cory K. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2011, 9:05 pm
The following is a guest post by Debbie Seidel-Bittke. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. In Part 1 of Communication Tips You Must Know to Improve Case Acceptance, we talked about the advances in technology and our knowledge of the current evidence-based ...
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Scheduling Tips from a Top Dental Office Manager

Cory K. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2011, 9:49 pm
The following is a guest post by Jill Nesbitt of dentalpracticecoaching.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Scheduling is a Critical Task One of the most critical responsibilities an office manager has is to manage the schedule. The dentist wants it ...
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Implants: Get Over It

Cory K. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2011, 12:12 am
The following is a guest post by Mark Wilhelm, DMD MSD. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. As restoring doctors, we know enough about the risk of utilizing fractured anterior teeth for post retained restorations. Examining a past issue of Inside Dentistry...
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Get Your Free Sample of Crest 3D White Whitestrips & Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste

Cory K. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2011, 11:46 pm
If you’ve been wanting to try at-home whitening strips or whitening toothpaste, but don’t know what to spend your hard-earned money on, then listen up. For a limited time, Crest is offering you an opportunity to receive a free sample of Crest 3D White Whitestrips and a free sample of Crest 3D W...
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10 Numbers Every Dentist Should Know

Cory K. posted an article on - Oct 4, 2011, 9:43 pm
The following is a guest post by Ken Runkle, America’s Profitability Expert™ of Paragon Management, Inc.. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Below is a brief overview of ten critical numbers every dentist should know, monitor and graph every year. Th...
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Build a Team to Build a Better Dental Branding Strategy

Cory K. posted an article on - Oct 3, 2011, 10:34 pm
The following is a guest post by James Kuester of Kuster Dental. This post should not be viewed as an endorsement by Dental Heroes. It is for informational purposes only. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. When people are headed off to see their dentist t...
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Are you a 2006-2011 Dental School Grad? We need Your Help!

Cory K. posted an article on - Sep 26, 2011, 7:54 pm
If you graduated from dental school between the years of 2006 and 2011, then we’d very much appreciate your help completing an important survey. Mary Fusco, MA, PhD ABD, a faithful Dental Heroes’ reader is currently working on her dissertation and would like to have your input. Here’s Mary’s...
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How to save time and money on your waiting room magazine subscriptions

Cory K. posted an article on - Sep 22, 2011, 10:22 pm
The following is a guest post by Ebscomags.com. This post should not be viewed as an endorsement by Dental Heroes. It is for informational purposes only. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. A more pleasant waiting experience There’s a cheap and easy way...
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Does Your Practice Possess the 7 Habits of Referability?

Cory K. posted an article on - Sep 19, 2011, 3:54 pm
The following is a guest post by Ken Runkle, America’s Profitability Expert™ of Paragon Management, Inc.. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Does your practice have a continuous flow of new patient referrals? Do all team members maximize every opport...
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4 Reasons Why Your Facebook Page Needs to Rock

Cory K. posted an article on - Sep 14, 2011, 9:52 pm
The following is a guest post by Dr. Ritu Rao of Rao Dentistry. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Fact: Most Dental Practice Facebook Pages are Boring In a recent post, you may have read that the having a Facebook page for a dental practice is a definit...
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5 Important SEO Tips for Dental Websites

Cory K. posted an article on - Sep 5, 2011, 9:26 pm
The following is a guest post by Gino Orlandi for Sidekick Mag. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. If you have a website for your practice or you are going to set one up soon, check out these important search engine optimization tips below to ensure you a...
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Do I Really Need A Facebook Business Page?

Cory K. posted an article on - Sep 1, 2011, 12:46 am
The following is a guest post by Livvie Matthews of SimpleSocialMedia.tv. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. One of the questions asked often is: “I already have a Profile page on Facebook, do I really need a Facebook Business Page?” That’s sort o...
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How to Update your Sterilization Protocol using OSHA Onsite

Cory K. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2011, 10:48 pm
The following is a guest post by Jill Nesbitt of Dentalpracticecoaching.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. When was the last time you reviewed the cleaning and sterilization procedures for your office? How confident are you that your staff are follow...
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Dental Implant Basics

Cory K. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2011, 1:01 pm
There are different types of dental implants suited to different patients. The implants used depends on the size and shape of the jaw, in particular the amount and quality of the bone. Most dental implants are made of titanium and placed directly into the jawbone. All types of implants can be used t...
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PRGF for Outstanding Dental Treatment

Cory K. posted an article on - Aug 24, 2011, 10:38 am
The following is a guest post by Justin Stewart of The Denture & Implant Clinic. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. There are few things in life that give us more confidence than a dazzling smile. Having a great grin boosts our morale, making us feel posi...
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How E-mail Marketing Helps Dentists Retain Patients

Cory K. posted an article on - Aug 22, 2011, 2:22 am
The following is a guest post by Amanda Gagnon of aweber.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. You know exactly how to fashion a retainer to hold teeth in place, but retaining your customers is a whole different story. They come, they go, they switch p...
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Become a Recognized Authority in the Field of Dentistry

Cory K. posted an article on - Aug 17, 2011, 7:45 pm
The following is a guest post by Elliot Pearson of DentistIdentity.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. It’s safe to say that all qualified dentists are experts. There’s no arguing that. However, the difference between a successful dental practice ...
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Giveaway: 5 Copies of Super Blake and the Cavity Monster

Cory K. posted an article on - Aug 16, 2011, 10:10 am
Tracy Bickhaus of Brickhouse Media has been kind enough to giveaway 5 copies of her new book, “Super Blake and the Cavity Monster,” to 5 lucky Dental Heroes’ readers. This would make a great addition to your dental office waiting area or your child’s personal book collection! ...
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Why Dentists Need Malpractice Insurance

Cory K. posted an article on - Aug 11, 2011, 12:20 pm
Every dentist should carry a dental liability insurance policy. This form of insurance is more often known as dental malpractice insurance. Malpractice insurance is a way for medical professionals to protect themselves, their practices and most importantly their families from the high cost of defend...
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How to Qualify Your Dental Patients

Cory K. posted an article on - Aug 5, 2011, 12:24 am
Pre-Screening is Essential One of the biggest challenges facing our industry is a lack of education when it comes to selling. By nature, dentists are analytical, and we typically haven’t been in a position where we needed to sell our services. But you may want to consider a strategy to sell bigge...
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9 Areas You Must Address in Your Social Media Policy

Cory K. posted an article on - Jul 25, 2011, 10:45 am
I could hardly believe my eyes! I’d read about it, discussed it, reviewed it, even posted about it, but I had never actually seen it “up close and personal”… A staff member posting a negative post about their position in the dental office…while at the office! Social media is here and w...
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How to Launch an Effective Dental Ad Campaign

Cory K. posted an article on - Jul 19, 2011, 12:36 pm
The following is a guest post by Elliot Pearson. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Inspire Sense of Want or Need Although businesses are trying to veer away from the idea of appealing to the emotions of their target market, the fact still remains that a...
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When and How to Communicate with Dental Patients

Cory K. posted an article on - Jul 17, 2011, 3:48 am
The following is a guest post by Elliot Pearson. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Communication may not seem that important to a dentist whose work day is filled with countless appointments, but it is a big deal for patients. The difference between havi...
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How to Train Your Dental Office Manager

Cory K. posted an article on - Jul 15, 2011, 12:03 am
The following is a guest post by Jill Nesbitt of dentalpracticecoaching.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. In my last post, A Well-Trained Dental Manager is Priceless I discussed the importance of providing a training program for your dental office m...
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A Well-Trained Dental Manager is Priceless

Cory K. posted an article on - Jul 11, 2011, 7:05 pm
Dental Office Manager Benefits What if your office manager had the ability to help you manage your practice? Imagine that she could confidently and correctly handle the variety of business decisions that occur throughout your practice – from handling upset patients to making financial arrangement...
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How to Dismiss a Dental Employee with Dignity – Part II

Cory K. posted an article on - Jul 6, 2011, 3:10 am
The following is a guest post by Deb Roberge of ourdentalteam.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. The Dismissal w/Dignity Agreement This is an agreement between an employer and employee that spells out a “healthy” arrangement to assist both parti...
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How to Dismiss a Dental Employee with Dignity – Part I

Cory K. posted an article on - Jul 4, 2011, 8:59 pm
The following is a guest post by Deb Roberge of ourdentalteam.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. First off, I must state at the onset of this article that any employee that has participated in any illegal activities such as embezzlement or theft, or ...
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Dental Diagnosis: Begin at Hello

Cory K. posted an article on - Jun 29, 2011, 11:16 pm
The following is a guest post by Mark Wilhelm, DMD MSD. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Mark Wilhelm, DMD MSD There are many cosmetic dentists who believe that diagnosing a patient must begin with a close examination of test results and x-...
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Are Your Patients as Passionate as You Are?

Cory K. posted an article on - Jun 21, 2011, 12:30 am
The following is a guest post by Phil Morgan. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. The attitude and overall feeling of a client can be greatly influenced by the attitude and enthusiasm shown by a dentist or member of the dental team. These qualities are co...
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Don't Forget to Analyze Your Practices' Management Systems

Cory K. posted an article on - Jun 12, 2011, 9:47 pm
The following is a guest post by Jameson Management. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. If you already have a good practice, going to the next level is challenging. Delightful, but challenging. Why? Because you wouldn’t have a good practice if you weren...
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Giveaway: 10 Odonto.me Dental Practice Management Application Beta Invites

Cory K. posted an article on - Jun 7, 2011, 3:49 pm
If you have a small practice and you’re looking for an extremely cost effective and simple dental practice management application then listen up. We’re giving away 10 beta invites for Odonto.me, a brand-spanking new web application to help you effectively manage appointments, patients, doctors...
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6 Simple Ways to Generate New Patients and Keep Your Current Ones

Cory K. posted an article on - May 18, 2011, 7:40 pm
The following is a guest post by Elliot Pearson of Dentistidentity.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Running a successful dental practice can be sophisticated at best and frustrating at worst. The constant dilemma of a dentist is how to have new pat...
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How to Successfully Advertise for Dental Personnel

Cory K. posted an article on - May 15, 2011, 11:52 pm
The following is a guest post by Deb Roberge of Our Dental Team. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Deb Roberge Creating effective ads to attract the “right” candidates for your specific practice is something that will not only assi...
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