Are we all on the same page?
Staff need to be trained to all give the same treatment explanations to patients.
Advice for recent graduates
The first few years after graduation are difficult. Here are some suggestions to help you.
Pressuring patients is dangerous
Never pressure patients into treatment. It is counter-productive and dangerous.
The power of creativity
Constantly experimenting with new ideas is a way you can make big progress in your practice.
How to have amazing systems
Great systems make your life easy and can make your patients say “wow”.
A dental disaster story
Running a formerly great practice into the ground. A cautionary tale.
Change your new patient form
A simple and important change to your new patient form will make a big difference.
Don’t be a curmudgeon
Be very careful not to constantly criticise patients. If you absolutely must criticise do it with some praise first.
Do you know when to stop talking?
Talking constantly may be comforting but there are a time when you are much better off being quiet.