{"id":40429,"date":"2025-03-17T10:29:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T23:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/?p=40429"},"modified":"2025-03-17T10:29:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T23:29:53","slug":"business-networking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/business-networking\/","title":{"rendered":"Business networking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">5<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking.jpg\" alt=\"business networking\" class=\"wp-image-40430 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking-694x420.jpg 694w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking-600x363.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking-696x421.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking.jpg\" alt=\"business networking\" class=\"wp-image-40430 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking-694x420.jpg 694w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking-600x363.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/networking-696x421.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image:drogatnev\/123RF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-business-networking-shouldn-t-be-like-pulling-teeth-the-real-value-of-good-networking-lies-in-building-the-collaborative-relationships-that-will-drive-the-growth-of-your-practice-by-shane-conroy\">Business networking shouldn\u2019t be like pulling teeth. The real value of good networking lies in building the collaborative relationships that will drive the growth of your practice. By Shane Conroy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For many dental professionals, business networking can seem a step too far out of their regular comfort zone in terms of getting out to meet new contacts in the profession.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But\u2014whether you do it in-person or online\u2014building strong relationships with your patients, peers, and suppliers is the cornerstone of small business success. It\u2019s how you build a strong referral network, enhance your reputation, streamline your operations, and improve your patient relationships.<\/p><div class=\"bitem-article-desktop-720x300-in-text\" id=\"bitem-673123893\"><!-- Bite 720x300 [async] -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (!window.AdButler){(function(){var s = document.createElement(\"script\"); s.async = true; s.type = \"text\/javascript\";s.src = 'https:\/\/servedby.engagemedia.com.au\/app.js';var n = document.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0]; n.parentNode.insertBefore(s, n);}());}<\/script>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nvar AdButler = AdButler || {}; AdButler.ads = AdButler.ads || [];\r\nvar abkw = window.abkw || '';\r\nvar plc705185 = window.plc705185 || 0;\r\ndocument.write('<'+'div id=\"placement_705185_'+plc705185+'\"><\\\/'+'div>');\r\nAdButler.ads.push({handler: function(opt){ AdButler.register(165450, 705185, [720,300], 'placement_705185_'+opt.place, opt); }, opt: { place: plc705185++, keywords: abkw, domain: 'servedby.engagemedia.com.au', click:'CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER' }});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-person-networking-nbsp\">In-person networking&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Attending in-person industry events like trade shows, conferences, workshops, alumni meet-ups, and Australian Dental Association (ADA) branch events is critical for dentists who want to stay connected to the wider industry. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese kinds of events are the only time you get to see your peers, learn, and bounce ideas off them,\u201d explains Richard Salter, managing director of Sydney-based dental laboratory, <a href=\"https:\/\/avantdental.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avant Dental<\/a>. \u201cIf you\u2019re not doing that, you\u2019re not current, and you\u2019re going to get left behind. Networking will introduce you to the right people who can help grow your practice. Whether it\u2019s at trade shows, webinars, or even CPD courses, those relationships often lead to referrals that you wouldn\u2019t get otherwise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reputation and business growth also go hand in hand. Staying engaged in professional communities demonstrates commitment and professionalism, builds trust, and positions you as a leader in your field. And viewing professional relationships as partnerships enhances your reputation as someone invested in quality and collaboration. This, says Salter, can open doors to unexpected opportunities. \u201cYou build these relationships, and different opportunities come up. Maybe you\u2019re suddenly invited to be a guest speaker in a webinar,\u201d he explains. \u201cThat\u2019s not something you knew was available before, but now you\u2019re getting seen by other dental professionals as a thought leader. That could open further opportunities to collaborate down the track, and even present new directions for your practice.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective networking should also influence how you view your relationships with suppliers. Ian Feigen, technical services director at Avant Dental, says that moving from transactional relationships towards deeper collaborative partnerships can connect dental practices with cutting-edge innovations and specialised expert knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor example, having that close relationship with your dental lab connects you to firsthand knowledge about the latest developments in the field, and how they can be applied to streamline your operations,\u201d he explains. \u201cIn our case, we attend international trade shows and conferences to assess the latest technologies, and bring that knowledge back to our clients. Networking with your lab isn\u2019t just about crowns or materials\u2014it\u2019s about having a partner who can help you innovate and grow your practice. They should bring ideas to the table, not just deliver a product.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA good relationship is about mutual respect and trust,\u201d adds Salter. \u201cWhether it\u2019s with your lab or your patients, effective networking is about showing up, being reliable, and making the other person feel valued.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-online-networking-nbsp\">Online networking&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2021, <a href=\"https:\/\/peer.org.au\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peer by ADA<\/a> is making online networking for dentists much more effective than scrolling public-facing social media platforms like Facebook or LinkedIn. The ADA launched the online community to bridge the gap between ADA members across the country, and provide a place where ADA members can go to ask questions, share advice, and make industry connections. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPeer creates a safe psychological space for dentists to connect without the negativity often found in larger social media groups,\u201d says Danielle Kacmar, general manager, Education and Membership at ADA.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Networking will introduce you to the right people who can help grow your practice. Whether it\u2019s at trade shows, webinars, or even CPD courses, those relationships often lead to referrals that you wouldn\u2019t get otherwise. <br><br><strong>Richard Salter, managing director, Avant Dental<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPeer meets dentists where they are in order to offer a less intimidating way to build relationships.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you do it in-person or online, participating in a strong referral network can have a direct impact on your bottom line. The ability to refer patients to trusted specialists will speak volumes about your commitment to achieving the best outcomes for everyone treated by the practice, and potential new patients attracted by such a reputation will directly increase your revenue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe see it all the time on Peer,\u201d says Sophie McGregor, online communities co-ordinator at ADA. \u201cA dentist might post that a patient is moving to rural Victoria and needs a dentist in the area, or that they need to refer out to a specialist in endodontics in Brisbane.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But being part of a professional network is about more than referrals, McGregor says. Peer members often leverage each other\u2019s expertise to enhance their own approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCase discussions are popular on Peer. Practitioners can post de-identified cases and ask for advice from others in the network. This creates a brainstorming forum that\u2019s invaluable for building connections.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-passing-it-on\">Passing it on<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mentoring is also valuable for career development, and networking often provides an entry point into mentor relationships that can be difficult to find in a busy, competitive industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve found that Peer supports organic mentorship,\u201d says Kacmar. \u201cFor example, dentists can ask, \u2018Who has been through this before? Who knows how to set up a practice?\u2019 Then those mentoring conversations happen naturally.\u201d &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, Peer facilitates day-to-day operational efficiency by offering a fast, reliable network for practical advice, such as sourcing materials or handling staffing concerns. \u201cPeer enables dentists to get immediate answers to operational questions,\u201d says McGregor. \u201cTopics can be tagged for specific needs\u2014like materials, infection control, or HR\u2014which makes it easy for members to access highly targeted advice from other dental professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The principles of building strong professional relationships apply equally to patient interactions. Trust, reliability, and clear communication foster long-term patient loyalty. 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