Make it simple and easy
Speak to patients simply, avoid long technical explanations. Never try to educate them.
Just showing up
There’s an old saying that “half the secret to success is just showing up.” I can believe it.
Problems. We all have them.
How you handle problems makes all the difference. Handles well you can build patient trust.
Photography. Why not?
In 2022 take clinical photos for every new patient examination you do.
The person sitting beside you is not the problem
Unsolved dental issues are the problem, not the patient.
Would you rather have a headache?
Are you practising in a way that suits you and brings you happiness?
“Wise is the one who learns to dumb it down”
Imagine if your car broke down and you took it to a repair shop to be fixed…
How a barber could teach dentists to be more productive
Many dentists don’t believe you can do a textbook perfect crown preparation in 20 minutes.
A practice is like a three-legged stool
Here’s a new way to look at your dental practice. I hope you find it useful.
Projecting an image of quality
You do great work but how do you let your patients know that?
Most expensive dentures ever
If you differentiate your practice then having competitive pricing becomes much less important.
Make it simple for your patients.
Confusion, doubt and overwhelm are the enemies of case acceptance. Avoid them at all costs.
Forget your hourly rate
Does it make sense to have an hourly rate or should you charge by the procedure?
A lesson in patience
Being impatient can cost you lost patients. Better to keep them in the practice.
Simple question. Huge results.
Your front desk person can ask a simple, low pressure question that can sharply increase you patient flow.
Don't die wondering. Ask!
Never die wondering. If you ask patients about good treatment you will be amazed how often the answer is "Yes".
Nothing to do?
Most dentists are having down time currently. How can you fill in the spare time productively?
Making people like you
If patients like you they are more likely to accept treatment recommendations. How do you make them like you?