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Are You Putting Out Fires or Lighting the Way?
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Are You Putting Out Fires or Lighting the Way?

Have you ever noticed that the people who are most successful are the ones who have an unshakeable clarity for what is important? I think this is a quality...

| 11 years ago
The Four Kinds of Noise in Your Life

The Four Kinds of Noise in Your Life

Stuff happens. As much as you want to feel in control of your life, and as much as you work at implementing systems and strategies to keep yourself on...

| 11 years ago
Is 'Doing Your Best' Holding You Back?
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Is 'Doing Your Best' Holding You Back?

Are you and your team giving your patients the best care you could possibly provide? I hope not. That is to say, I hope you are honestly giving the...

| 11 years ago
Five Things to Think About Before You Begin an Examination

Five Things to Think About Before You Begin an Examination

It is very easy for busy dentists to become relentlessly task-oriented. When you are looking at a full schedule where you go from patient to patient,...

| 11 years ago
How Well Are You Really Using Patient Data Systems?

How Well Are You Really Using Patient Data Systems?

If you're like most practices, you've been collecting patient data electronically for years. Advances in technology have made it easier than ever to record,...

| 11 years ago
One Simple Word That Drives Case Acceptance [Ed.]

One Simple Word That Drives Case Acceptance [Ed.]

I've been saying for some time now – in my e-books and elsewhere – that today's patients are savvy consumers and that they make decisions...

| 11 years ago
Four Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Dental Technology
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Four Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Dental Technology

Are you buying dental technology for your practice? Here are four questions to ask yourself before making that financial commitment.

| 11 years ago
How to Really Create a Memorable First Impression

How to Really Create a Memorable First Impression

We all know that first impressions are important. And in fact most practices get high marks for appearances and for the warmth with which they greet new...

| 11 years ago
Figuring Out What Went Right

Figuring Out What Went Right

I have often said that you need to 'love the no' you sometimes get from a patient who turns down treatment. If you are pure in your case presentation...

| 11 years ago
What to Do When Things Get Busy
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What to Do When Things Get Busy

In a recent article I talked about the importance of always having someone available to answer the phone in your practice during lunch, since that is...

| 11 years ago
Are You Influencing Your Patients?
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Are You Influencing Your Patients?

I often hear dentists complain about the patients that only want to be treated if it's covered by insurance – and I'm sure it's true. The fact is...

| 11 years ago
Ensuring the Legacy of Your Practice

Ensuring the Legacy of Your Practice

Dentists who own practices that are among the top performers in their area face a unique challenge when it comes time to sell. These dentists have managed...

| 11 years ago