Dental Coaching: Elevating Your Practice to New Heights

October 1, 2020

Dental practices across the country have taken hits as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Chances are, your practice has, too. According to the American Dental Association, patient volume is down nearly 50 percent despite reopenings in early summer. With nowhere to go but up, you can recover and get ready for 2021 with guidance from the Practice Coaching team at Benco Dental. 

“You’re either spiraling up or spiraling down; you’re never standing still.” – Kay Huff, Benco Dental Practice Solutions Ambassador 

Where can coaching help you excel? 

  •  New patient experience 
  • Converting new callers into patients 
  • Determining and attracting your target audience 
  • KPIs (Key Practice Indicators) 
  • Recall/purging 
  • Eliminating open chair time 
  • Patient Retention

“It’s important for everyone to have a coach to get them to the next level,” said Huff. 

Practice Coaching at Benco Dental begins with a consultation. 

“As a doctor, working with a coach and constantly challenging where you are and what you’re doing is important for your team,” she said.  Huff can help convert new callers into patients, attract your target audience, retain patients, and show you exactly where you can make a real impact.  “Practices do best when the doctor can focus on their craft, when a doctor feels they can focus on the dentistry while keeping their finger on the pulse of the practice.” – Kay Huff, Benco Dental Practice Solutions Ambassador 

In today’s competitive dental landscape, it is essential for dental professionals to continuously strive for improvement and growth. Dental coaching offers a personalized and effective approach to achieving professional and personal success. By working with a qualified dental coach, you can unlock your full potential, enhance your practice performance, and achieve your career goals.

Understanding Dental Coaching

Dental coaching is a collaborative process that involves a trained coach working with a dental professional to identify their goals, overcome challenges, and develop strategies for success. Dental coaches provide guidance, support, and accountability, helping dentists to achieve their desired outcomes.

Benefits of Dental Coaching

Dental coaching offers numerous benefits for dental professionals, including:

  • Goal Achievement: A dental coach can help you set clear and achievable goals, develop a personalized action plan, and stay motivated throughout the process.
  • Improved Performance: Dental coaching can enhance your clinical skills, communication abilities, and leadership qualities, leading to improved practice performance and patient satisfaction.
  • Enhanced Work-Life Balance: Dental coaches can help you develop strategies for managing stress, improving time management, and achieving a healthy work-life balance.
  • Increased Confidence: By addressing your self-doubt and limiting beliefs, dental coaching can boost your confidence and self-esteem.
  • Enhanced Leadership: Dental coaches can help you develop your leadership skills, inspire your team, and create a positive and productive work environment.
  • Career Advancement: Dental coaching can provide the guidance and support you need to advance your career, whether you are looking to expand your practice, specialize in a particular area of dentistry, or pursue leadership roles.

Finding the Right Dental Coach

When selecting a dental coach, it is important to consider their qualifications, experience, and compatibility with your goals and personality. Look for a coach who has a proven track record of success in working with dental professionals and who can provide you with the support and guidance you need.

The Coaching Process

The dental coaching process typically involves the following steps:

  1. Initial Consultation: During the initial consultation, you will discuss your goals, challenges, and expectations with the coach.
  2. Goal Setting: Together with the coach, you will set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
  3. Action Planning: The coach will help you develop a personalized action plan to achieve your goals.
  4. Coaching Sessions: Regular coaching sessions will provide you with ongoing support, guidance, and accountability.
  5. Progress Monitoring: The coach will track your progress and make adjustments to your action plan as needed.
  6. Goal Achievement: Through consistent effort and commitment, you will achieve your goals and realize your full potential.

A trusted advisor helps move the practice forward and on the path to becoming better. 

Virtual consulting begins with a free, no-obligation session. Also, if a practice doesn’t see a return on investment, Benco offers a credit.  

Email practicecoaching@benco.com to schedule a virtual consulting appointment. 

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