If a dental program is taking place on a weekend, you should pay staff for their time, as it is part of the job. The same for evening programs or any course that takes place outside of office hours. Or, to be very flexible, an option is to schedule regular office time to take day courses. This isn t always possible which is why clear and written policies on continuing education are important to the growing practice. My concern is for the dentists who have long term staff, who are totally resistant to change.
Resistant people can in fact really hold a practice back.
If these people are not willing to make an effort, after repeated requests, it is probably in your best interest to let them go and hire someone else who is motivated, enthusiastic and willing to help the practice grow. You have to make a decision. Dentists Many team members are motivated and enthusiastic people who are in fact, held back by the dentist. As a business owner myself, I can understand that it s not always easy to implement every new idea. There are many things to consider such as the budget, time staff training, implementation and changes.