To be safe and confident dentist you must keep up-to-date, adapt to new ways of thinking and ways to enhance patient care. This article explores revolutionary concepts such as the Time-Price-Quality Triangle and challenges old-fashioned thinking in dentistry. By embracing these ideas, you can eliminate anxiety, overcome imposter syndrome, and exude confidence in your practice.…
The other day I wrote a message about appointment books and really knowing and being realistic about how long treatments take. I received some messages saying that zoning doesn’t work. After some questions about how the zoning was implemented, I agreed, zoning done badly wont work. Here are some of the biggest errors people make…
If you are unhappy with your practice, remember this: you have three choices – If the first two options are not an option, it’s time to embrace improvement. The journey towards a better practice begins with acknowledging the need for change. Once you have admitted to yourself that the status quo is not an option…
In the world of dentistry, where precision and punctuality are paramount, the management of the appointment book can make or break the practice. A poorly managed dental appointment book can lead to a cascade of problems that affect not only the dental team but also the patients. Let’s delve into the pain points of mismanagement…
Dentistry is ever changing and career progression, practice development are essential for success. Dentists who seek fulfilment in their field turn to Dental coaching as a valuable resource to enable them to achieve their goals. Working with a coach is something that is commonplace in most other commercial businesses where people are earning more…
Dentistry is ever changing and career progression, practice development are essential for success. Dentists who seek fulfilment in their field turn to Dental coaching as a valuable resource to enable them to achieve their goals. Working with a coach is something that is commonplace in most other commercial businesses where people are earning more than…
Are you starting to see white spaces appearing in your appointment book? Are you hearing patient putting treatment off until the next exam? Are you noticing your level of income dropping?l Would you like to learn some questions that will reverse the trend? As a dentist, I know that you want to provide the…
Understanding Your Patients: The Power of Understanding Decision Strategies As dentists we often focus on learning and developing clinical skills, and expertise. Unfortunately, this is not enough if you want to convert your treatment plans, and provide quality care. You must understand how your patients think and make decisions, understand them patients at a deeper…
Cultivating a Compelling Dental Practice Culture: The Power of Values and Vision A successful practice is built on so much more than just clinical skills. There are 10 essential habits and skills that you must master if you are going to be successful. One of those habits and skill is the leadership element of…
Unlocking Your Smile: The Dentist’s Guide to Charging Bands Based on Qualifications and Experience If we were to survey our patients, would they expect to pay the same fees for work completed by a newly qualified dentist as they would for another dentist with 10,000 hours experience and many 1000’s hour training? I would wager…