Most dentists never become financially free because everything we are taught about money and investing is designed to make others wealthy and us poor. Here are some examples that keep us poor: Pay yourself first and save and invest; why pay off a 4% interest loan when I can make 7% investing; buy term Life insurance and invest the difference; get ...

We have a guest article this week from Dr. Alan Wickenhauser. Among his many professional accomplishments and endeavors, Dr. Wickenhauser lectures for Kerr Corporation, has been published in Dental Products Reports, and holds a patent for co-developing a novel new topical anesthetic. (MG) My dad told me once when I was a child that “hard work ...

“Sharalyn Fichtl may be the smartest person I know”. Dr. Mike Abernathy “In all likelihood, it’s not going to be too long before some good-old-boy dentist has to spend the last 20 to 30 years of his life behind bars because he didn’t have an OSHA policy”. Dr. Howard Farran Mary Jane worked as the office manager for Dr. ...

(Note: We published an article by Sharalyn Fichtyl a few months and it was very well received. So naturally we’ve asked her for another. This is an important topic and, sadly, very few dentists know what to do and what not to do when faced with this scenario. Read and learn. —— MG) Three years as a dental board investigator was an ...

(Note: Sharalyn Fichtl is a dental office compliance guru and we are pleased to have her expertise and to make her services available to more dentists in our BEST for Dentistry alliance. —- MG) Three years as a dental board investigator was an education I’ll never forget. So have the last ten years as a private dental compliance coach and ...

(NOTE: This is a guest article from Sharalyn Fichtl of Dental Quality Assurance, PLLC. We’re sure you will find her qualifications impressive. Her contact info is included. If you need some OSHA or HIPPA assistance, she is the person to call. MG) Anna is the best dental assistant you could ask for! She’s been with you for 3 years. She’s ...

This is an awesome product that I have used for many, many years and have also recommended it to hundreds of other dentists. I have never received anything other than very positive feedback. Yes, it’s just a small thing. But as I’ve said many times while lecturing and in writing these blogs and articles: It’s never one big thing that pushes ...

If you were building your dream home, would you judge its quality by the type of hammer your carpenter swung? Ridiculous question, right? You won’t believe me, but dentists say this ALL the time. • “What’s my bounce rate?” • “What’s the average time someone spends on my website?” • “How many hits did I get last ...

1. The world of advertising is noisier and more crowded than you ever dreamed possible. 2. Even though you are paying money to reach them, prospective customers are not required to give you their attention. 3. Until you win the customer’s attention, your message does not exist. 4. People turn their attention – moment by moment – to ...