Do you want to avoid Costly Mistakes in Dentistry? Irene Iancu RRDH shares an essential lesson: The critical importance of implementing systems in your dental practice. Learn from her experience and prevent unauthorized and unwanted write-offs that can impact your bottom line. It's time to safeguard your practice's financial health!
About the Guest:
Irene Iancu is a passionate and skilled restorative dental hygienist based in Toronto, Canada. With 16 years of experience in the dental field, Irene has developed a diverse set of skills, working in various specialized practices including periodontics, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. As the owner of her own practice, she goes beyond typical dental hygiene duties by also performing restorative work such as direct and indirect restorations. In addition to her clinical work, Irene is active in the dental community as an educator, social media influencer with 30,000 followers, and host of a popular dental podcast. Her journey and expertise have not only shaped her career but have also provided her with a platform to share her knowledge and experiences with a wider audience.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode, dental professional Irene Iancu shares her candid experience of transitioning from clinical work to owning and managing her own dental practice. Amid the backdrop of the business's nitty gritty, she delves into the financial missteps and lessons learned while building her business from the ground up. The conversation exposes the often unaddressed aspects of dental practice management that go beyond patient care, offering valuable insights for peers in the industry.
Key Takeaways:
- There is often a gap in business training for dental professionals, requiring new practice owners to learn management skills on the job.
- Essential systems and checks need to be in place to monitor employees' work and optimize the practice's operational aspects.
- Unanticipated issues like the complexity of insurance claims can lead to costly financial oversights if systems are not well-established.
- Irene recommends listening to industry podcasts, attending conferences, and utilizing available resources like operation manuals to help create practice systems.
- Differing practices and regulatory environments between the U.S. and Canada can pose unique challenges in insurance processing and management.
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