Mid-November is always ripe with opportunities, gearing up to close the year on a high, positive note, and for launching the new year with serious momentum. All of our staff are prepared for the flood of calls for year-end dental work.

December is always the busiest time of the year. More importantly, everyone we have consulted with over this past year has been notified about opportunities with changing their plans with open enrollment, or even preparing for flex plans for next year. A lot of effort has gone in -- not just by us, but by our patients -- to prepare for new and exciting changes for next year.

It is important to start January off on a good note so we don't play catch-up for the rest of the year. As we gear up for this storm, we hope that everyone has a positive experience and has planned well to propel themselves into 2011 with as much energy as possible. The next few weeks are critical for lining up the opportunities and helping our patients plan for the treatment that they want.