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Your Secret Weapon in Earning Patient Loyalty

Your Secret Weapon in Earning Patient Loyalty

Years ago in Vancouver, I made my first visit for a hygiene appointment to what would become my long-time dental practice home. One of the reasons I became...

| 10 years ago
Why Do Practice Transitions Fail?

Why Do Practice Transitions Fail?

During my years in dental practice transition consulting, I was often called in to facilitate a transition that began well, but soon deteriorated into...

| 10 years ago
My Message to New Dentists

My Message to New Dentists

If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be dentist your choice of career makes you among the luckiest people in the country. That's not just my opinion—most...

| 10 years ago
The Most Underrated Value Creation Tool In Dentistry

The Most Underrated Value Creation Tool In Dentistry

The intra-oral camera, panoramic digital X-rays and other technologies like them are phenomenal tools when it comes to educating patients about their...

| 10 years ago
How to Make a Long-Time Patient New Again
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How to Make a Long-Time Patient New Again

Dentists tend to love new patients because a new face in the chair represents new possibilities. Here is someone who has never been exposed to your approach...

| 10 years ago
Learn From Your Success

Learn From Your Success

We all learn from our mistakes. At least we hope we do, otherwise they just end up being setbacks with no upside. It's the experience and insight you...

| 10 years ago
Opportunities Are Hiding in Plain Sight

Opportunities Are Hiding in Plain Sight

'Seize the day' is a motto that is embraced by those who strive to get the most from life. Capturing the opportunities that are presented to us is what...

| 10 years ago
How Patients Really Think About Affordability
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How Patients Really Think About Affordability

It occurred to me recently that I now spend more in one month than I used to spend in an entire year. I'm not saying that is a bad thing—I genuinely enjoy the...

| 10 years ago
You Are Creating Your Future Schedule Today

You Are Creating Your Future Schedule Today

As a dentist, you can tell if it's going to be a good day or a tough day with one glance at the schedule. This becomes evident based on how many patients...

| 10 years ago
The Importance of Being Current
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The Importance of Being Current

We've all had the experience of looking through old photo albums of ourselves and laughing (and cringing) at the style choices we made back then. It's...

| 11 years ago
Two Simple Words That Can Drive Your Future
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Two Simple Words That Can Drive Your Future

It's easy to become trapped in the boxes that inform our thinking about time and money. It's easier to take comfort in the routine and structure you have...

| 11 years ago
Three Morning Meeting Mistakes And How to Correct Them
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Three Morning Meeting Mistakes And How to Correct Them

It can be the most important 10 minutes of your day. When a morning team meeting is done smartly and effectively it can help you sidestep...

| 11 years ago