Always show respect. Remember that we are not here to judge our parents and patients. You are here to provide excellent and optimal dental care. If parents or patients express opinions or have …
Discuss your values.
Discuss your values. Don’t be afraid to tell parents and patients about the values of practice, which often include integrity, compassion, and excellence. …
Somebody has to do it.
Somebody has to do it. Every day there are tasks in the office that must get done. If you see a task that is undone and you have time, why not jump in and just do it? After all, somebody has to do it, …
Don’t miss this opportunity.
Don’t miss this opportunity. Referring doctors are still a powerful source of referrals. In a recent national survey Levin Group found that approximately 50% of general dentists don’t provide any …
Compliment everyone.
Compliment everyone. If you give compliments all day long, the one person who benefits the most is you. It’s hard to run around complimenting people and not be happier and more energized …
If your marketing isn’t working…
If your marketing isn’t working… Then shift your marketing to another area. There are five focus areas for referral marketing, including patients, parents, referring doctors, social media, and the …
Tell parents and patients that you care.
Tell parents and patients that you care. There’s no better strategy to help patients and parents believe that the practice cares about their and their children's care than to simply tell them. A …
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Be positive about the future.
Be positive about the future. Countless studies show that positive people function better in life than others. It is not because they are smarter or more talented, it’s because their positivity allows …
Don’t be afraid to change your vision.
Don’t be afraid to change your vision. Some orthodontists become so locked into their vision that they keep moving forward even when times change and it’s a bad idea. Be open to a revision of your …
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Think about balance.
Think about balance. What is it that you’re trying to balance? Work, fun, family, or relationships? Take time to think about where you stand on each one of these areas and if any are out of balance, …
Put down your device.
Put down your device. Periodically put your phone or other devices away. A great deal of stress and tension can be relieved if you just give yourself a break. Even 10 minutes can make a …
What is your five-year plan?
What is your five-year plan? If you cannot quickly answer this question, you need to spend some time thinking about it. What are you going to do? When are you going to do it? What results do you …
