Duke Aldridge , DDS, MBA, MAGD, DICOI, MICOI, FMISCH

Bend, Oregon

Duke Aldridge, DDS, MBA, MAGD, DICOI, MICOI, FMISCH, is the founder and CEO of Aldridge & Associates, LLC, a Dental Business Analytics and Educational Services company committed to optimizing client profits through proven business methodologies and clinical efficiency. Dr. Aldridge is a master clinician and dental businessman/coach/mentor whose unique education and background combines 5-star operational and developmental expertise in the hospitality and dental industry with his clinical and teaching experience. Dr. Aldridge can be reached at 800-665-3663.

BLOGS BY DUKE ALDRIDGE

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Measured Gets Managed

by: Duke Aldridge , DDS, MBA, MAGD, DICOI, MICOI, FMISCH

Practice Management BLOG

What Gets Measured Gets Managed

The power of business data should never be underestimated.

Hire a Consultant

by: Duke Aldridge , DDS, MBA, MAGD, DICOI, MICOI, FMISCH

Dentistry BLOG

Hire a Consultant Who Has Walked in Your Shoes

There is an old saying: “You know what you know, but you don’t know what you don’t know.” Dentists like you and I are no different.

Lifetime Value of a dental patient

by: Duke Aldridge , DDS, MBA, MAGD, DICOI, MICOI, FMISCH

Practice Management BLOG

What is the Lifetime Value of a Dental Patient?

The continued expansion of dental service organizations, coupled with poor reimbursement by dental insurance companies, has become the norm.

Appearance

by: Duke Aldridge , DDS, MBA, MAGD, DICOI, MICOI, FMISCH

Dentistry BLOG

What Does the Appearance of Your Office Convey About the Cleanliness and Organization of Your Business?

We should always strive to create a positive first impression so every patient is comfortable and believes that they are in a state-of-the-art dental office.

Collect Now

by: Duke Aldridge , DDS, MBA, MAGD, DICOI, MICOI, FMISCH

Practice Management BLOG

Collect Now, Not Later

One of the biggest challenges facing today’s dentist is collecting money for services rendered.

Relationships Matter

by: Duke Aldridge , DDS, MBA, MAGD, DICOI, MICOI, FMISCH

Dentistry BLOG

Relationships Matter above Everything Else

As we know, dentistry has entered a new economic reality — a reality that is reshaping the way in which we do business, as part of an industry whose foundation is built upon the appreciation and realization that relationships matter, above everything else.

What Do You Sell

by: Duke Aldridge , DDS, MBA, MAGD, DICOI, MICOI, FMISCH

Dentistry BLOG

What Do You Sell?

Today’s dental economy is rapidly changing, and the dentist owner is challenged to remain current in every facet of his or her business, both clinically and operationally.

Referrals

by: Duke Aldridge , DDS, MBA, MAGD, DICOI, MICOI, FMISCH

Practice Management BLOG

Asking for Referrals: The Most Powerful Marketing Tool in the World

In last month’s blog post, “Systems for Success,” I noted that there are more than 300 systems or procedures (excluding clinical) in any dental office that when properly designed, implemented and rehearsed serve as the blueprint to success.

Systems for Success

by: Duke Aldridge , DDS, MBA, MAGD, DICOI, MICOI, FMISCH

Practice Management BLOG

Systems for Success

Beautifully designed systems enable a well-trained team to deliver excellent dental care and superb customer service.

Transform Your Life by Setting Goals

by: Duke Aldridge , DDS, MBA, MAGD, DICOI, MICOI, FMISCH

Practice Management BLOG

Transform Your Life by Setting Goals

A goal often has been defined as the terminal point of a journey or a measurable and observable end result.

Five Stars

by: Duke Aldridge , DDS, MBA, MAGD, DICOI, MICOI, FMISCH

Practice Management BLOG

The No. 1 Reason to Measure Your Patients’ Satisfaction

Recently, I had an interesting conversation with an owner colleague (Dr. Colleague) regarding the various means by which he and his staff solicit patient comments (via comment cards, website, text message, etc.).