How do you get inspired? Many fortune 500 CEOs write about what inspires them. It can be making a difference in the world, improving profit in their companies, or inventing new products that help …
Make the move.
Make the move. Many dentists have waited extra years before making a move that they wanted to make. Unfortunately, they lost those years and cannot recover them. If you think you have a good idea, …
Check your energy and motivation.
Check your energy and motivation. Energy may be the single most important resource for any of us. If your energy is low, your motivation will follow quickly. Having excellent energy can make up for …
Watch your no-shows to understand inflation.
Watch your no-shows to understand inflation. A year ago, one of the major signs that inflation was rising was an increase in no-shows in dental practice appointments. The economy will bounce back …
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Get off the drama triangle.
Get off the drama triangle. There are three parts to the drama triangle: victim, villain, and hero. If you’re playing any of these roles, you are guaranteed to have continuing drama in your life. The …
Make your practice your hobby.
Make your practice your hobby. Hobbies are fun. They are meant to be enjoyed and create stimulation and motivation. Turn your practice into a hobby and you will love your career. …
Raise your enthusiasm.
Raise your enthusiasm. Raising your enthusiasm is not only for your own benefit. Your enthusiasm will also raise the enthusiasm of the people around you. When people are around enthusiastic people, …
Track your production ratios.
Track your production ratios. If you track production ratios such as production per day, production per provider, or production per patient, you almost always find opportunities for better practice …
Explain the consequences.
Explain the consequences. Don’t be afraid to let a parent know the consequences of not following through with treatment. Be polite and calm but be honest. Parents appreciate this and it will help them …
Have a conversation.
Have a conversation. If you want to increase case acceptance, get the parent to talk more. When parents are talking, they are more engaged and more interested in the treatment being presented. …
Run on time.
Run on time. Are you aware that running late sends the message that you don’t respect parents? People today often value their time as much as they value their money. If parents feel you don’t respect …
Show respect.
Show respect. Let every parent know you respect them. The best way to do this is to develop an attitude that the parent is an equal and will be treated as a friend. …
