The Relaxed Dentist Blog

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Accept defeat gracefully

In dental practice, it doesn’t matter how brilliant you are, you don’t always win.

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Occasionally you have a realisation that is so important that it changes everything.

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Dental school teaches you how to fix teeth but doesn’t teach you how to run a profitable business.

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The first few years after graduation are difficult. Here are some suggestions to help you.

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Constantly experimenting with new ideas is a way you can make big progress in your practice.

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Running a formerly great practice into the ground. A cautionary tale.

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You may need fewer new patients than you think.

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An end-of-year reflection on a useful and motivating quotation.