developing a predictable system for attracting and retaining new patients is Critical Times have changed, and the strategies that were effective a …
Steve Parker
Steve Parker
Steve Parker is the Editor-In-Chief of The Profitable Dentist Magazine, President/CEO of Excellence In Dentistry, Founder of Dentiva Coaching & Consulting, and Founder/President/CEO of WhiteRock Dental. He has spent the past decade investing in, and shaping emerging trends, technologies, and organizations in the dental industry. Mr. Parker coaches and consults with dentists and dental groups on leadership, strategy and business development. He speaks nationally and contributes articles to industry journals on topics ranging from leadership and strategy to practice management systems and starting a group practice. He can be reached at steve@stephenparker.com
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Surprising Results About How People are Finding and Choosing a New Dentist
by Steve Parkerby Steve Parker 5 minutes readAnd the survey says… Every year, I receive a few emails or calls from dentist-owners about their Yellow Pages representative offering them …
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Budgeting for Equipment Upgrades: A Guide for Your Practice
by Steve Parkerby Steve Parker 3 minutes readSmart Budgeting Tips for Upgrading Your Practice Equipment As a dentist/owner, your primary focus is on patient care, but the business side …
- 2024 Sleep Dentistry IssueManagementPractice ManagementSmall Group Practices
Turning Loss into Opportunity: Navigating the Departure of a Key Team Member from Your Practice
by Steve Parkerby Steve Parker 3 minutes readLosing a valued and trusted team member can be a significant challenge for any dentist owner. Such losses not only affect the …
- 2024 Sleep Dentistry IssueFinanceSmall Group Practices
Breaking Down EBITDA – No MBA Required
by Steve Parkerby Steve Parker 2 minutes readPart 1: EBITDA Explained EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It’s a way to see how much money …
- 2024 Sleep Dentistry IssueSleepSmall Group Practices
From Building a DSO to Building an Empire in Sleep – Dr. Brandon Hedgecock Shares His Path to Success
by Steve Parkerby Steve Parker 7 minutes readHow the International Academy of Sleep Changed Everything As the Editor of The Profitable Dentist Magazine, I get the opportunity to interview …
- 2023 Well-Being IssueFrom The Editor
Letter from the Editor
by Steve Parkerby Steve Parker 4 minutes readPracticing the art of self-care and the importance for dentist-owners If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “In case of a sudden loss …
- 2023 Digital DentistryDigital DentistryDigital WorkflowTechnology and Materials
What the Heck is a Digital Workflow, and Why Should a Dentist-Owner Care?
by Steve Parkerby Steve Parker 6 minutes readNo Part of a Modern Dental Office has Remained Untouched by a Digital Workflow “Remember when you took a photo with a …
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The evolution of modern dentistry has taken some rather dramatic twists and turns over its 163 years. From Painless Parker extracting buckets …
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Have You Been Thinking About Technology All Wrong?
by Steve Parkerby Steve Parker 5 minutes readIn three words or less, what pops in your mind when you hear the term “Digital Dentistry?”That was one of the questions …