Practice progress

This column is not based on wishful thinking about how things should be, but rather is a candid look at the reality of everyday practice. Prioritization is critical. Each dentist should select three to five major initiatives that he or she would like to achieve and prioritize these accordingly. The best approach for most practices is to deal with each of these only one or two at a time. Consider scoring each priority on a scale of one to 10 (one being the lowest, 10 the highest), gauging its overall importance, its potential effect on the practice and whether it helps achieve preset practice goals.