IDEAS WORTH THINKING ABOUT
Practical ideas for better dentistry.
Thinking on case acceptance and efficiency to create a more successful practice.
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Problems in practice
Problems will happen. It’s how you deal with them that makes all the difference.
Business success
Dental school teaches you how to fix teeth but doesn’t teach you how to run a profitable business.
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.
A dental disaster story
Running a formerly great practice into the ground. A cautionary tale.
Change your new patient form
A simple change to your new patient form can meaningfully improve case acceptance from the very first visit.
The penny-pinching trap
Dental materials aren’t expensive. Your time is expensive. Stop penny pinching.
Patient education
Some dentists invest huge time and effort “educating” patients. Is this worthwhile, or is it a fool’s errand.
Stress relief
What have you done recently to make your job more pleasant and less stressful?
Pointless pursuit of perfection
You will never find anything that 100% of patients like. Stop looking for perfect solutions.
How much is enough?
Is bigger better? Will having more make you happier or more successful?
An interesting observation
Sometimes people behave in the opposite of the way that is rational.