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Practicing Dentistry the 'Swiss Way'
Practice Management

Practicing Dentistry the 'Swiss Way'

This is a picture of Dr. Steve Ratcliff and me at the 'Top of Europe' at a place called Jungfrau in Switzerland. It's a breathtaking display of snow,...

| 11 years ago ›
One Great Way to Help Your New Associate Succeed
Practice Management

One Great Way to Help Your New Associate Succeed

Pair your new dentist with your best assistant. I realize that in many cases, the professional bond an established dentist feels with his or her assistant...

| 11 years ago ›
It's Not Just What You Say to Patients
Practice Management

It's Not Just What You Say to Patients

As a dentist, you put a lot of thought into your case presentations; organizing your data, assessing the patient's motivations and mindsets and being...

| 11 years ago ›
Are You Putting Out Fires or Lighting the Way?
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Practice Management

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
Practice Management

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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Practice Management

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
Practice Management

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?
Practice Management

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.]
Practice Management

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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Practice Management

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
Practice Management

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
Practice Management

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 ›