PDF Articles About Dentistry
32 evergreen published articles from the dental press written by Jane Lelean in PDF format for you to download.
🦷 The Warm-Up You Can’t Afford to Miss: Why Conversations Matter More Than Medical History Forms
Tick boxes and portals might be efficient – but they’ll never replace the power of a real conversation. If you’re serious about offering safer, more personalised care (and reducing your risk of complaints), this is the place to start.
Why a Coaching Style Is the Smartest Move You’ll Ever Make in Dentistry
Adopting a coaching style of leadership transforms how dental practices operate—boosting motivation, improving communication, and driving real behavioural change. This approach empowers team members, streamlines recruitment, and helps practice leaders make smarter decisions for themselves and their business.
“When’s the Best Time to Book a Course?” – Why That Might Be the Wrong Question
If you’ve ever hesitated to book a course—waiting for the perfect window in your diary—this blog will reframe your thinking. There is no ‘status quo’ in dentistry. You are either building your career or letting it slowly decline. The question is: what are you choosing?
this blog will show you why that moment may never come ,and why your career deserves better than ‘getting by’
Why Fee-Per-Item Dentistry is Holding You Back – and What to Do Instead
Many dentists feel stuck, undervalued, or frustrated with patients who shop around. It’s time to ditch fee-per-item treatment planning and embrace outcome-orientated, patient-focused care – and finally build the career you dreamed of
Why Your Patients Don’t Understand You – Even When You’re Speaking English
Just because you and your patients speak English doesn’t mean you’re speaking the same language. Miscommunication is one of the biggest hidden causes of complaints, no-shows, and treatment rejection in dental practices. In this blog, discover how learning to speak your patient’s unique dialect can transform trust, treatment uptake, and team confidence.
Why Your Appointment Book Has White Spaces – And What To Do About It
If white spaces are appearing in your appointment book, you’re not alone. Discover the 4 R’s approach to filling your diary with patients who know, like, and trust you – without resorting to hard-sell tactics.
“Shut Up, Tut-Tut”: How I Silenced My Inner Critic and Reclaimed My Life
Are the critical voices in your head holding you back? You’re not alone—and there’s a way forward. For 20 years, I’ve supported dental professionals to silence their inner critic and reclaim their confidence, calm and mental wellness—often in just one session.
🧠 From CRASH to Confident: Why You’re Not Alone and How You Can Break Free
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or simply “not yourself,” you might be in a CRASH state. Learn what it means, why it’s not your fault, and how to take the first steps towards reclaiming your calm, clarity, and confidence.
Are You Playing Catch or Just Throwing Words? Rethinking Communication in Dental Practice
In dental practices, communication often breaks down—not from lack of effort, but from the assumption that if you’ve said something, it’s been understood. This blog explores how communication is like a game of catch, and how to ensure your message really lands.