Growing your practice in today's slow (or no) growth economy.

A recent survey by the American Dental Association found 51% of responding dentists reporting declining income, 53% reporting increases in open appointment time--marked by rising numbers of cancellations and “no-shows” –and 45% reporting that their gross billings have fallen. In a business where many payments come directly from the family’s checkbook, there has been a sharp decline in those who can afford, or are willing to pay for, dental health care services, along with a steady increase in consumers willing to postpone, or even forego altogether, needed dental services.