Posts by Blue Sea Dental
From Dental Assistant to Dentist: One Dentist’s Journey
Dr. Lisa Almarales shares her story of working as a Dental Assistant at Lee Dental Care prior to Dental School then returning to start her practice as a Dentist.
Read MoreWe Care: More Than Just Nice Words, A Secret to Our Success
In this blog post, we will explore the significance of fostering a company culture that prioritizes employee well-being and outline the ways in which caring as a core tenet of our company culture has fostered our success.
Read MoreDental Assistant Staffing and Retention: A Strategy for Meeting the Challenge
Ronaldo De La Cruz, Director of Operations Successful dental practice owners recognize the contribution Dental Assistants make to a smoothly run, profitable office that delivers superior patient care. They also know that it is harder than ever to find and keep good Dental Assistants. According to the January 2023 American Dental Association (ADA) Economic Outlook…
Read MoreThe Dental Hygienist Shortage: What Hygienists Want, Why They Leave, and What to Do About It
By LeAnna McClendon Chevernak, Blue Sea Dental Director of Hygiene The Dental Hygiene job market has a new normal As we all know, the COVID pandemic created a shortage of Dental Hygienists that has transformed hiring and retention strategies for dental practices. Dental Hygiene is now a seller’s market where buyers compete aggressively for a…
Read MoreBe Part of Something Greater Than Dentistry
By Dr. Paul Uliasz, Blue Sea Dental President and Clinical Director Is this all there is? Have you ever asked yourself “Is this all there is? Is this all I can do and will ever do?†At Blue Sea Dental, we believe everyone wants to feel like they are making progress in their life. We…
Read MoreHiring for Culture Fit. And Knowing When to Let Go.
By Dr. Paul Uliasz, Blue Sea Dental President and Clinical Director “Culture eats strategy for breakfast†Peter Drucker Culture is everywhere Because any workplace is made up of human beings, every workplace has a culture. Whether or not you recognize it, your workplace has a definite culture. It is important to understand your dental practice…
Read MoreDental Marketing Through the Pandemic
Jennifer Mabee, Marketing Director One day everything changed Just a few short months ago, the COVID Pandemic pulled the rug out from underneath the dental industry. Like so many others, we watched in dismay as what started as rumblings about a new virus grew into a roar that culminated in a complete shutdown of our…
Read MoreAesthetics in the Dental Office: Putting a New Face on Your Practice
Mario Polanco, DDS, Partner Dentist Refresh your practice with facial aesthetic services I have been practicing dentistry for almost 20 years. Like most dentists, I spent most of my career doing the same procedures with repetitive motions and positions. Technology and industry advances have made it very convenient to add more services to my practice.…
Read MoreThe COVID Pandemic: Crisis Leadership
Dr. Paul Uliasz, President and Clinical Director The Unprecedented Impact of Information Overload The past few months have put us all to the test during this “unprecedented time†of the COVID-19 pandemic. In truth it was not an “unprecedented time.†Dental offices managed through SARS and H1N1. Every year we institute additional infection control measures…
Read MoreThe Patient-Centric Office: Without Them There Would Be No Us
Dr. Paul Uliasz, President & Clinical Director What is a patient-centric office? A patient-centric dental office is a practice in which all team members, including the dentists and hygienists, view the patient’s benefit as their highest priority. This is the mindset you see in any successful consumer-driven business. We understand that we are here for…
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