CrossCheck Blog

As cities are built to reach higher, the air gets hazier with a layer of smog. It’s harder to see, harder to breathe, harder for plants and animals to thrive. Fuel emissions from cars, trucks, bulldozers, tractors and other heavy equipment add to these unhealthy conditions daily.

Worried about your contribution to environmental damage? Diminishing forests? Ever growing landfills? There are creative ways you can help – and what you do matters because even small changes can make a big difference. Just using eco-friendly materials and methods for building home furnishings is a big step in the right direction. The environment will thank you, and so will your customers.

Careful, smiles are contagious! And what comes with a smile? Happiness. Seeing those pearly whites through a genuine smile at the end of an appointment is a wonderful feeling. When you take care of your patients’ needs and concerns they notice your patience and personal investment. Who doesn’t like to feel cared about and appreciated? And the more faith your patients have in you, the more likely they will leave in high spirits and return without hesitation. That satisfied smile will spread to others, bringing in more enthusiastic clients and elevating profits.

Putting out that “We’re Open” sign is the first of many risks you’ll take as a business owner. In fact, you could even call it “Risky Business.” What’s even riskier is to turn down opportunities because you fear the negative associations with risk itself. Think about it: Every day is pretty risky. You take chances every minute of the day and it can often feel like you’re flying blind. Fortunately, in almost every aspect of life where there’s risk, there are verification systems available to bring you more peace of mind. Take a chance on the following suggestions to mitigate risk – we promise a reward at the end!

Don’t you wish fewer of your patients dodged their dental check-ups? In honor of National Dentists’ Day, March 6, focus on helping your patients see you as a champion for teeth and gums. The last thing a champion wants is to scare or hurt his charge. Even though you provide all the little incentives, including a calming ambiance, a friendly smile, and small trinkets for children, many people still try to avoid their visits. Help your patients view you as more than a dentist, the person who invades their mouths twice a year and prescribes advice and procedures that can wrack up alarming costs. Every time you interact with your patients, you have the opportunity to ease their anxiety. Each happy patient is one who is more likely to return another day and recommend you to someone, ultimately increasing your revenue.