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Transferring Retention for Dental Patients with Problem Retention Issues

Transferring Retention for Dental Patients with Problem Retention Issues

In previous posts I discussed how you might go about setting up a plan for transfer of retention from orthodontists both within and outside your referral...

| 10 years ago
Your Success: Are You a Baseline Buster?

Your Success: Are You a Baseline Buster?

We all have what I call a baseline level of comfort and success in life. Whether we are talking about economic success, professional fulfilment, or personal...

| 10 years ago
Busy Dentists: Here’s a New ‘Bucket Challenge’ for You
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Busy Dentists: Here’s a New ‘Bucket Challenge’ for You

A lot of busy people I know have a bucket list. Except it is not the typical kind where you catalog the wonderful and inspiring things that you hope to...

| 10 years ago
Is Your Energy Output Being Misdirected?

Is Your Energy Output Being Misdirected?

I heard a car buff talking the other day and he said something when discussing his passion for high-performance cars that struck me as a great metaphor...

| 10 years ago
Good Stress vs. Bad Stress

Good Stress vs. Bad Stress

We are a culture that is obsessed with stress. Everywhere you look there are books and articles with 'stress-buster' tips. There are countless products—everything...

| 10 years ago
Just Blame It on Your Dental Assistant
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Just Blame It on Your Dental Assistant

Remember the last time you were preparing a tooth for a crown and couldn't see at all because your mirror was soaked?  And your patient's head was turned...

| 10 years ago
Dental Patients: Don't Just 'Sell' to Them

Dental Patients: Don't Just 'Sell' to Them

One of the most successful businesses in the history of retail was guided to greatness by a man who hated the idea of selling. So says Apple's former...

| 10 years ago
Success in Dentistry: The 'Big Four'
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Success in Dentistry: The 'Big Four'

Let's make this simple. There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to obtaining success in dentistry, but ultimately it all comes down to patient...

| 10 years ago
Job Postings: Do I Need to Spend Money?

Job Postings: Do I Need to Spend Money?

In my last article, we talked about which paid job board I recommend using and why. So what if you don't have any money? Let's be clear – for the...

| 10 years ago
Has Dentistry Kept its Promises to You?
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Has Dentistry Kept its Promises to You?

There are a lot of great reasons to become a dentist—as I have written about here before; it remains among the most desirable professions in the nation, and...

| 10 years ago
Transferring Retention for Patients Treated Outside Your Referral Network: Part 2

Transferring Retention for Patients Treated Outside Your Referral Network: Part 2

In the absence of an established relationship with the treating orthodontist or GP, transferring retention for patients who were treated outside your...

| 10 years ago
One Job Board to Rule Them All
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One Job Board to Rule Them All

In the last two articles we dove into sourcing strategies for selecting candidates. First, we talked about the preparation that needs to go into creating...

| 10 years ago