“The Times They Are A-Changin’!” Part II Anytime there is change, we have the opportunity to grow and flourish or we can stagnate. Moving forward towards the beginning of 2021, we have the opportunity for practice and personal growth in several crucial areas: “Dentists have the opportunity to lead their dental practices during these challenging…
UPDATE: September 2020 – “The Times They Are A-Changin’!” (Part I)
“The Times They Are A-Changin’!” Part I “The times they are a-changin’”. These famous words written by Bob Dylan in the 1960’s are an understatement when looking at the impact of today’s COVID-19 pandemic. Well, times have changed! Our lives have changed at almost every level, including the practice of dentistry and its very future.…
“From Hiccups to Potholes”
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“Perfectionism: Friend or Foe” (Part 3)
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“Perfectionism: Friend or Foe?” (Part 2)
“Perfectionism: Friend or Foe?” (This is Part Two of a Three Part Series on Perfectionism in Dentistry) STEP 1: Recognizing Perfectionism Perfectionism affects how one feels, thinks and behaves. In dentistry, how we view the spectrum from “clinically acceptable” to “perfection” is where most of us live clinically on a daily basis. So how…
“Perfectionism: Friend or Foe?” (Part 1)
“Perfectionism: Friend or Foe?” (This is Part One of a Three Part Series on Perfectionism in Dentistry) I remember as a kid being fascinated with rocks and minerals, especially gemstones. As a collector, the gemstone that immediately caught my eye was an emerald and to this day it is still my favorite. I was enthralled…
Transforming Patients Understanding the Psychology
Welcome Back! Today we’re going to take an even deeper look into the psychology of transforming patients! Getting those “Yes” and continuing to move forward in marketing! Last week we talked about understanding the psychology of patients as well as improving your own. This tool alone will result in obtaining new patients and increasing case…
The Psychology Behind Attracting New Patients
The Psychology Behind Attracting New Patients! Episode1 When thinking about attracting new patients, we have to start with Psychology. Without the personal confidence/influence while talking with patients about $20-30k case, being able to influence those patients affectively is little to none. If you don’t have the confidence to talk with a patient about what they…