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Massively increase efficiency
Paradoxically, it’s easier to produce $8,000 a day than it is to produce $1,500 a day, provided you get your systems right.
The fee is not the barrier
I once doubled a fee hoping to lose every case that came with it and started winning almost all of them. Here's what that taught me about pricing.
The thing that changed my practice
In 1986, more out of desperation than conviction, I took a communication course. Here's what I learned and why I'm running a seminar on 25 July.
What patients actually pay for
A lady told me she'd pay $200 more for a 30-minute crown prep appointment over a 90-minute one. That changed everything I thought I knew about fees.
How a great dental day feels
It started as a day of check-ups and cleans. It ended with 14 crown preparations. No extra patients, just case acceptance and efficiency working brilliantly.
Discounting will eat your lunch
Discounting can feel sensible. It isn't. Here's what it costs financially, what it signals to patients, and why your best patients deserve better.
5 case acceptance strategies that work
Why do patients decline treatment they need? Here are 5 practical strategies that improve case acceptance without pressure.
What to do when a patient says ‘No’
When a patient declines treatment, pushing harder or stripping the plan back are both wrong. Here’s what actually works and why it starts with letting go.
Jack-of-all-trades is going broke
Doing fewer procedures and doing them brilliantly leads to better outcomes and a more profitable practice. Here's the case for focus in dentistry.
The productivity paradox
It's less tiring to produce $8,000 per day than $1,500. This deep dive explains why and what separates practices that feel effortless from those that grind.
Your best dentistry may never get done
Communication is a vital skill yet most dentists don't know they're getting it wrong. A challenge for every dentist who cares about their patients.
9 difficult questions patients ask
A practical guide to the tough questions patients ask about cost, necessity, and risk — and how to answer them in a way that builds trust and acceptance.
Paradoxically, it’s easier to produce $8,000 a day than it is to produce $1,500 a day, provided you get your systems right.