DIRECTOR OF COACHING
Debra has extensive experience in dentistry and currently holds the position as “Director of Coaching” for EndoMastery. Her initial career began as a Registered Dental Assistant leading to managing dental practices in California and Washington. She has been a consultant for three major practice management companies working with endodontists, periodontists, prosthodontists and general dentists. She has held the position of senior trainer specializing in practice analysis. She has a passion for technology and keeping abreast of the latest ways to be efficient and productive. She resides in Blaine Washington with her husband on a historical dairy farm. Her hobbies include zumba, biking, archery, golf, gardening, gourmet supper club and hiking beautiful trails of the North West. It’s the simple pleasures in life that are most important to Debra.
POSTS BY DEBRA MILLER
It’s never been more difficult for young endodontists to choose the right path into the profession after residency. Education debt, financing limits, income needs, and the shifting corporate vs. private practice landscape … here is what you need to know!
Your practice is a huge dominating element in your life, both on a daily professional basis and as the economic engine that drives everything else. But, how well do you really know what your practice needs to thrive and grow?
The pattern of patient behavior around endodontic pathology is a lesson that doctors should apply to themselves and their practices. At what point are you prompted to take action on practice factors that require attention and care?
Is it possible to work less and earn more? Absolutely! In fact, endodontics is one of the best professions for that goal. Learn how to make it happen in your practice!
Endodontists are different than other dental disciplines. In endodontic practices, efficiency is essential for growth. In fact, you can’t grow without improving efficiency. Find out why.
Sometimes we can’t predict when we need a day off, such as sick days. When these days aren’t planned, there is a financial cost that is higher than you think.
A great Office Manager can take on many administrative and management responsibilities that free the doctor to focus on patient care. But which, of the many tasks on an Office Manager’s plate, is the single most important one every day?
Great dental assistants are worth their weight in gold, literally. Highly trained and effective dental assistants allow doctors to become more efficient, more productive and reduce stress in the clinical area. Learn areas where you can improve your clinical flow by relying more on your dental assistants.
To keep your team at the highest level of performance, you need to know this training trio. Find out the purpose of each, and what you need to do to be successful in your team training programs.
Dentistry has such high professional standards that it’s easy for patients to mistakenly believe all the dentists are the same. It’s the same for your referrers, who might believe all endodontists are the same. Here’s some tips on how to stand out.
