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The Hidden Truth Behind Why Some People Change Dentists
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The Hidden Truth Behind Why Some People Change Dentists

The most familiar reason a new patient comes to your practice is because they are 'new to the area.' That makes sense – people move and they need to find...

| 12 years ago
Who Are The Best Advocates For Ideal Dentistry?
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Who Are The Best Advocates For Ideal Dentistry?

A while ago, my longtime business partner, Dr. Glen Wysel, arrived at the office showing off the renewed dental work Dr. Frank Spear had performed on...

| 12 years ago
The Real Reason You Should Love New Patients

The Real Reason You Should Love New Patients

Admit it, you love new patients. There's just something about seeing a new face and looking into a mouth for the first time that gets your attention....

| 12 years ago
Staging Comprehensive Care
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Staging Comprehensive Care

If you asked most of your patients if they would fix their teeth if money were no object, the vast majority would say yes. We all have patients in our...

| 12 years ago
The Importance of Being True to Your Words

The Importance of Being True to Your Words

Have you ever had an unpleasant experience with a particular business – rude or indifferent service, an obvious lack of interest in solving an...

| 12 years ago
Unlocking an Important Truth About Technology
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Unlocking an Important Truth About Technology

I remember when I got my first car with automatic door locks. To be more specific, I remember an incident that occurred shortly after getting that car....

| 12 years ago
The Three Things That Make Any Practice Great

The Three Things That Make Any Practice Great

Over the years I have been in literally thousands of dental practices, big and small, all over the country. I've been in the practices of 'dentists to...

| 12 years ago
How Smartphones Are Changing Dentistry

How Smartphones Are Changing Dentistry

There's more good news for the future of dentistry in this interesting blog post, 'Within Five Years, All Phones Will Be Smartphones' on Slate awhile...

| 12 years ago
No Sacred Cows
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No Sacred Cows

Pick your favorite entrepreneurs: Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, Donald Trump, the founders of Google, Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey or Ben and Jerry....

| 12 years ago
Can't Afford Time Away? Run the Numbers

Can't Afford Time Away? Run the Numbers

When I say that every successful dentist needs 'AWAY' time (time spent away from the facility working on the practice), I sometimes hear the objection...

| 12 years ago
Three Ways to Ruin the Relationship With Your Dental Technician
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Three Ways to Ruin the Relationship With Your Dental Technician

One of the areas not often talked about in dentistry is the communication between dentists and lab technicians. This connection is vital not only for...

| 12 years ago
What is a Day Worth to You?
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What is a Day Worth to You?

Every day of your life is a gift. We've heard that many times, and many of us try to live by that philosophy of gratitude and abundance. But to get the...

| 12 years ago