Abstract

*Dr. Angelin Mary L., Dr. Ravi Shankar, Dr. Vinej Somaraj, Dr. Anu Krishna Kumar S

ABSTRACT

Practice is an organization that allows an authorized individual to offer specific services under one roof while management refers to the execution of planned services. This being the case, dental practice management is the service delivered by the dentist in a clinical set-up. The most important step before starting a dental practice is to set up goals and objectives. Even if the clinic's proprietor is technically proficient, it's possible that initially, he or she lacks sufficient practice vision. Asking another dentist’s advice is a smart move rather than trying to open a clinic on your own. Good manners is an additional character that is required by staffs to the patients. Infrastructure has as a significant impact on staff morale, productivity, and patient perceptions of a practice. Dental clinic should be set up according to the Harmonized Guidelines and Space Standards for Barrier Free Environment for People with Disability and Elderly People. Fixed, variable and overhead costs should be supervised often. Creating a specific website increases the visibility of clinic. Files of the patients can be arranged by the patient’s name, location or any other sequence to avail it as and when required. The guidelines for running a successful clinic is to become aware of yourself, recognize the patient, recognize the work, and apply what you've learned.