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		Multivitamins: Are They Worth It? You've taken multivitamins for years. Do they really keep you healthy? Experts disagree. One expert says taking multivitamins doesn't guarantee that you'll avoid heart diseases and other common health problems. Don't use them as a crutch



		6 Ways to Exercise with Arthritis It's a catch-22: You know you'll benefit from exercise, but your joints feel too stiff and achy to move. Try these tips to motivate yourself and gain the flexibility, mobility and stability you need. Be smart about working out



		Infographic: 19 Amazing Facts About Your Heart You probably don't think about your heart all that much. Yet it faithfully pumps blood to all your organs, day in and day out. At Cleveland Clinic, we think about hearts a lot. Learn fun facts about your ticker



		66 Days of Summer Eats From grilled dishes to chilled drinks, from veggies to vitamins, we've got you covered. Enjoy counting down the days of summer with our dietitian's nutrition and cooking tips. Check back often & share with friends



		Free Guide on Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary hypertension can literally take your breath away. The good news is that medical treatment and lifestyle changes can greatly improve your quality of life. A serious but manageable condition



		Recipe: Spicy Barbecue Chicken Our homemade barbecue sauce is sweetened with honey and molasses, and has no salt. Heart-healthy garlic and inflammation-fighting cayenne and ginger add flavor. Here's to healthier cookouts

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Friday, August 2, 2013

Dentistry's Business Secrets

Busy Summer Often Leads to Slow September in the Dental Office

Posted: 01 Aug 2013 08:02 AM PDT

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As a family dental practice our schedule has been pretty full over the summer months. As I look ahead at the fall schedule, I am reminded of the need to make marketing efforts now while the schedule is still full to avoid a slow September and October. Many of my pediatric dental patients were in the office over the summer for their dental checkups. Parents often schedule their appointments for that same time which means a significant percentage of patients in my suburban, family friendly dental practice have had appointments over the summer months.

In order to keep the schedule full in the fall, I will need to attract new patients and reach out to overdue patients. If you are concerned about the possibility of a slow fall schedule, you might be interested in reading a previous article titled Avoiding the September Slump in Dentistry. That article outlines steps I take each August to anticipate and hopefully diminish the fall slowdown.

Does your dental office typically experience a scheduling slowdown in September? What steps do you take to avoid this issue?