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Peak Millennial  Peak City?
Peak Millennial Peak City?
Peak Millennial – Peak City Pondering the Future of Cities Millennials, the much-discussed generation credited with (or blamed for) changing everything from where people live to what they eat and drink, are growing up. The oldest, in fact, are now approaching forty years old. And, as people in that age group have always done, some of them are having kids, buying homes and trading their urban
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Growth and Prosperity: A Cautionary Tale
Growth and Prosperity: A Cautionary Tale
Over the last few decades, select areas have experienced massive population increases and building booms while other previously dominant regions have fallen behind. Though weather conditions and taxes garner their own worthy discussions, one prevailing narrative has chalked this growth up to mobile, educated Americans leaving less opportune regions in search of high paying jobs in places like Sili
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Weather-Induced Migrations Alter Major Markets
Weather-Induced Migrations Alter Major Markets
Unfortunately for millions of Americans, the second half of 2017 featured multiple historic weather events. From the devastating hurricanes in the southeast to the wildfires in California, these disasters will force many cities, states and the people who call them home into long-term rebuilding processes. But what if, instead of returning to hard hit areas, residents of these communities decide to
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Dentagraphics in the Media
Dentagraphics in the Media
Kent Miller, President of Dentagraphics, recently appeared on the Dentalpreneur Podcast hosted by Dr. Mark Costes. During the episode, Kent and Dr. Costes discuss a number of topics ranging from general demographic concepts to specific dental scenarios and how they might be addressed by a demographics report. Other points of conversation include; Where to find opportune markets What to look f
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The Fastest Growing Suburban Markets According to Realtor.com
The Fastest Growing Suburban Markets According to Realtor.com
Back in 2015, we posted about the country's fastest growing metropolitan areas. Given how much has changed since then and in light of new data, we thought it'd be interesting to revisit the issue. Earlier this week, Realtor.com published its list of the top ten cities with the fastest growing suburban markets. While not exactly the same metric, quite a few buyers prefer the suburbs to thei
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What are patients saying about the practices they dont like?
What are patients saying about the practices they dont like?
As most doctors will tell you, there’s a lot more to a dental practice than simply achieving the best medical results. Keeping patients happy is a multi-faceted task requiring versatile skill sets. If any one aspect goes too poorly, patients will quickly perceive a bad experience. Unhappy customers lead to bad reviews which lead to fewer new patients. It’s a cycle we can all relate to
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Where Do Patients Come From?
Where Do Patients Come From?
Finally, you’re ready to open. You found the perfect location, received financing, bought equipment and completed all the other steps that you might not have thought about at first. But what happens when you open the doors Do people just start coming in There are generally two ways that you have the chance to win the business of a patient. Either they come to you or you go to them. Most succ
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Avoid These Common Dental Real Estate Pitfalls
Avoid These Common Dental Real Estate Pitfalls
    Operating a successful dental practice is not quite as straightforward as it may seem to someone outside the industry or even to a new doctor fresh out of dental school. The fact is that there are a multitude of variables that affect the bottom line of every office. Naturally, we recommend getting started on the right path by selecting the best site available. While you can make many
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The Pros and Cons of Rural Dental Practices
The Pros and Cons of Rural Dental Practices
Dental practices are, in many ways, just like any other business. It’s vital to be competitive in your industry. One aspect of competitiveness is matching your lifestyle preferences with those of your practice and its patient base. For instance, do prefer to live in a big city, a small town, a rural area or somewhere in between This week, we’ve compiled a list of the pros and cons of o
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Setting Expectations for Your First Office
Setting Expectations for Your First Office
Just like looking for a place to live, the search for office space is an imperfect process typically requiring some compromise. For instance, you might start out looking for a three bedroom home only to realize that a two bedroom is more affordable and allows you to make other upgrades. While it is certainly possible to “fall in love with” a particular location, we like to emphasize th
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Reporting on Dental Expenditures - Dentagraphics
Reporting on Dental Expenditures - Dentagraphics
If a city’s median household income is $70,000, its residents surely spend more on dental care than than the residents of the neighboring town where median household income is $60,000, right Not necessarily. Though median household income is often accepted as the sole measurement of an area’s wealth and thus, demand for services, it’s really only a fairly reliable summary of a mu
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Population Growth: Three Levels to Investigate - Dentagraphics
Population Growth: Three Levels to Investigate - Dentagraphics
Among the many demographic factors considered in a dental real estate search, the growth of an area is often seen as one of the most vital. Given that the office you choose may be the place you call your “work home” for 20 years or more, it’s no wonder that future population projections are at the top of many dentists’ minds. Keep in mind, though, that there isn't just
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