How to get your dental practice through the slow times

Whether you’ve been practicing for two or 20 years, you’ve probably experienced slow periods from time to time. Though every practice is different, the dental industry does tend to have a certain seasonality to it. Many dentists see an increase in patient traffic in the mid- to late summer when children are out of school, and at the end of the year when patients schedule procedures before insurance benefits expire. Conversely, patient counts in September often decline as students head back to class and become busy with other activities.

While we all like the peaks more than the valleys, there are plenty of ways to make the most of that inevitable down time. Here are 10 tips for slow periods that should not only alleviate the stress that often accompanies a downturn in business, but also help position your practice to attract a steady flow of patients year-round…