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Secrets to Starting New Patient Conversations
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Secrets to Starting New Patient Conversations

Don't let new dental patients walk out the door after their first exam. Prevent departures with strategies to improve the findings conversation and increase...

| 3 years ago
We’re All In This Together, Right?
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We’re All In This Together, Right?

Don't be stressed and overwhelmed about dental practice management during the COVID-19 crisis. Take time for a little gratitude and self-care to ensure...

| 4 years ago
How Dentists Can Cope with Compassion Fatigue

How Dentists Can Cope with Compassion Fatigue

Are you stressed and suffering? It's time for dentists to consider the insidious impact of compassion fatigue.

| 5 years ago
Let’s Be Real: Dentistry is Mentally Challenging 
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Let’s Be Real: Dentistry is Mentally Challenging 

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, dentists facing serious personal or workplace stress should consider how 'real' their struggles are and seek...

| 5 years ago
Are Your Dental Patients 'Hearing' You?

Are Your Dental Patients 'Hearing' You?

If you're seeing a lot of your patients walk away without accepting treatment, it may be time to rethink your communication approaches.

| 5 years ago
Dentistry: Is It Really That Expensive In the Grand Scheme of Things?

Dentistry: Is It Really That Expensive In the Grand Scheme of Things?

Your patients' hesitation to invest in their oral health is likely tied to their perception of its overall value.

| 6 years ago
Food For Thought On How the State of Medical and Dental Care Is Changing
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Food For Thought On How the State of Medical and Dental Care Is Changing

How can we communicate with our patients in such a way that they value treatment rather than being turned away by costs? Dr. Jeff Lineberry gives his...

| 7 years ago
Are You and Your Team Limiting Your Patients' Treatment Choices?

Are You and Your Team Limiting Your Patients' Treatment Choices?

The way you discuss treatment and costs could have a strong impact on your patients' treatment and overall well-being.

| 7 years ago
What’s the Common Denominator with Dental Staff Problems?
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What’s the Common Denominator with Dental Staff Problems?

If you have problems with your dental practice staff, even when you get a new team, here's the one factor you should take into consideration.

| 7 years ago
The Solo Dental Practice: Is It Dying?

The Solo Dental Practice: Is It Dying?

As the marketplace for dentistry continues to change, solo dental practices must learn to evolve, too. Are you evolving?

| 7 years ago
The Day I Quit Dentistry
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The Day I Quit Dentistry

Ever wanted to quit dentistry? You're not alone. But here's how to overcome the burn out and reignite your passion.

| 8 years ago
Financial Planning for Dentists: The Other Team

Financial Planning for Dentists: The Other Team

For a dentist to be financially successful, they must plan ahead. Dr. Jeff Lineberry shows you how to get started.

| 9 years ago