Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Downers Grove, Illinois

Eric G. Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI, received his degree in 2005 from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. Since 2009 he has owned and operated his private practice, Oral Health Care Professionals LLC, located in Downers Grove, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. Dr. Jackson has earned Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry as well as Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the International College of Dentistry, and the Academy of Dentistry International. He has served as the official team dentist of the Chicago Bandits women’s professional fastpitch softball team since 2013 and presently serves on the Board of Directors of the Academy for Sports Dentistry.

BLOGS BY ERIC JACKSON

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by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Practice Management BLOG

Create a Complimentary Culture Within Your Practice

The dental field is evolving faster than ever, and it certainly isn’t getting any easier to keep up. New products, social media trends, clinical techniques, laws, marketing strategies… the list of new things goes on and on.

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by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Practice Management BLOG

Always Hire People Smarter than You

The modern dentist is expected to be not only a master clinician but also a master in the areas of business management, marketing/advertising, human resources, IT and many more. To succeed, we must hire outstanding professionals in each of these additional avenues as part of our teams.

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by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Practice Management BLOG

When Is the Last Time You Had Your (Practice) Vision Checked?

Vision is so closely linked to our livelihoods that, if our vision were to falter, we would likely make it a priority to address. But can the same be said about your vision for your dental practice?

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by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Practice Management BLOG

Renew and Invigorate your Practice this Spring

Equipment, concepts, techniques and philosophies are evolving in our field faster than ever. Here are some ideas to help your office reach full bloom this springtime.

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by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Practice Management BLOG

Maintain Balance in Your Practice During the Hectic Holidays

It’s the holidays! A season of cheer — and, for many of us, a season of rushing around and stressing out. For those in the dental field, the list of hectic holiday dental scenarios goes on and on, and it happens every year! So how are we able to do it?

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by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Practice Management BLOG

Harvest Your Dental Practice

I’ve enjoyed maintaining a small home garden as a hobby for years. While harvesting some of my peppers this year, I realized the numerous similarities between maintaining a garden and a dental practice.

Influencer

by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Leadership BLOG

Be an Influencer

These days you cannot spend much time on social media without stumbling across an “influencer.” What does this term really mean?

Well-Informed Patient

by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Practice Management BLOG

A Well-Informed Patient Is a Must for the Modern Dental Practice

Although dentistry seems to be evolving faster than ever, certain core concepts remain the same. One such concept is the importance of the “well-informed patient.”

Spring Cleaning

by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Keep Your Practice Fresh and Vibrant With an Annual Spring Cleaning

As a long winter ends here in Chicago, residents are beautifying their homes both inside and out.

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by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Practice Management BLOG

Cross-Train for Dental Success

Cross-training is a way of life for the modern athlete, and no one in Chicago’s professional sports scene more illustrates that than Jake Arrieta, pitcher for the World Champion Chicago Cubs.

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by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Dentistry BLOG

Use Dental Meetings to Combat the “February Patient Slowdown”

Two events take place every February here in Chicago. The first February event is what I’ve termed the “February Patient Slowdown.”

New Year's Resolution

by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Practice Management BLOG

Make a 2018 Resolution for Both Yourself and Your Practice

New Year’s Eve causes each of us to reflect on the previous year and look forward to the uncharted waters of the next.

Patient Communications

by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Practice Management BLOG

Patient Communication Ideas for the Modern Era

These days it’s the little things that truly separate an average dental practice from a great one.

Not Just a Cleaning

by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Dentistry BLOG

It’s Not ‘Just a Cleaning’

One of the largest obstacles the profession of dentistry faces is public perception. Have you seen the memes floating around out there?

Creating a Knowledgeable Team

by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Leadership BLOG

Creating a Knowledgeable Team

A dental team needs to be knowledgeable about dentistry.

Triple Play

by: Eric Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI

Practice Management BLOG

Turn a ‘Triple Play’ for Your Patients

There are so many reasons I love being the team dentist for the Chicago Bandits.