Dental Aggregate

Dental Assistant Recognition Week starts tomorrow, March 3-7 2008. What will you do to acknowledge and recognize the dental assistants in your office? Do you make special note of the holiday, and express sincere appreciation for the good work she or he provides for your office and patients?

Many dental offices and staff members celebrate Boss’ Day, so it’s reasonable to think that dentists can and should acknowledge the hard-working assistants and front desk staff each year as well. Without their efforts to help in providing excellent dental care for your patients, as well as working together as a team to assist you in reaching goals set for the practice, where would you be?

How can you celebrate dental assistant recognition week?

A handwritten note or store-bought card expressing your sincere gratitude and appreciation for their hard work is always nice.

Taking them out for lunch, and verbally expressing your thanks is also an idea. My boss actually makes dinner reservations for one evening after work, where we can relax and enjoy a nice meal and talk like friends do rather than discussing anything about the practice. Making it a dinner celebration is especially nice since there isn’t the usual lunchtime rush to get back to the office in time for the afternoon patients.

What are you going to do this coming week to thank your dental assistant(s) for all they do for you and your office?

Tags: Business Relationships, Communication, Dental Assisting, Dental Practice Management //