Have you ever wondered what it will be like to transition your practice? No doubt you have heard stories from mentors or colleagues about the process and perhaps it’s the reason you haven’t even thought of it or had the thought “I’ll cross that bridge when I get there.” But here’s a question, what if you’re on the bridge right now ...
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In every sporting event there are always things that create a competitive edge. Something the other competitors don’t have access to. A short cut, a bit of wisdom, even a mindset that puts the competition at a disadvantage. The foundation for this competitive edge is understanding the game we play. What are the rules, what does the ...
Read MorePretty much everyone has played “Simon says”. Easy rules but incredibly difficult to play well in the heat of competition. It takes one person to be the orator who proclaims what Simon says to do. It is also his or her job to try and lull you into a false sense of mastery when all of a sudden it is Simons says this, and that, and then he ...
Read MoreHopefully you are realizing that this article is a continuation of at least one previous one, and while true, there are more. If you are just joining us, or just happened to start here, there are several other articles all dealing with rules to run a successful practice. Each one is a tried and true, can’t miss, don’t violate it, statement ...
Read MoreIf you ask any successful business owner, they will always credit a large percentage of their success to the people they work with. Dentistry is no different. Leaders and owners need to credit much of their success to their team. Without a committed team, the Super General Dental Practice would not be possible. I would like to give you 15 ...
Read MoreMost of us have heard songs that just kind of stick in your head. My most favorite musical is Wicked and the song that really makes me smile is Popular. Kristen Chenowith as Glenda the good witch is talking to Elphie, her roommate. The chorus resounds with: “Popular, you’re gonna be popular. I’ll teach you the proper poise when you ...
Read MoreIt has been over two decades since I sat down with a consultant from Scottsdale, Arizona, and discussed why my practice had so many patients. We spent almost 3 hours discussing why almost every patient we saw said yes to our treatment plans, showed up for every appointment, and referred everyone they knew. As we went back and forth on the ...
Read MoreThere is a phrase that summarizes the plight of the average dentist. It is the “I think I should drive the same car as a hip-hop music mogul because I am a dentist” effect. This phrase comes in part from a TV commercial, but also has a level of application to most dentists I have ever met. In the commercial, the wife is pressing the ...
Read MoreIf you have ever had to give a speech or write an article, you know how difficult it is to express yourself or come up with a topic that you hope would help your audience. I face this every week. A blank page, a speaking event, or even writing a book. You open your computer, and face an empty screen, looking like a whiteout blizzard. There ...
Read MoreOnce again, we have arrived at dental school graduation. Another 6,900 dental graduates are being turned out in an uncertain dental economy. It is a time to look towards the future. Get ready, because what got you here will not be what you need in the next stage of your career. You are now the proud owner of a dental license. I might ...
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