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An Important Message for Young Dentists Who Want to Buy a Practice
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An Important Message for Young Dentists Who Want to Buy a Practice

When most dentists envision buying a practice they see the process as being a quick turnaround transfer of power: 'I give you the money, you introduce...

| 11 years ago
Thoughts on Being a Volunteer
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Thoughts on Being a Volunteer

I just finished a week at Open Wide Foundation's clinic in Peronia, Guatemala. It was a chance for me to grow, yet again, in this life I love. I...

| 11 years ago
Let Patients Have Their Say
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Let Patients Have Their Say

During an average patient visit how much time do you spend talking? It may seem natural that you would be the one with more to say during a consultation;...

| 11 years ago
Meeting Dentists Around the Globe
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Meeting Dentists Around the Globe

Having celebrated my one year anniversary with Spear (can you believe it?!) I took a couple weeks off to explore the globe and embarked on a cruise...

| 11 years ago
What is the Future of Dentistry?

What is the Future of Dentistry?

At the end of a recent webinar I delivered, I was asked the following question: 'What do you see the future of dentistry looking like in the next five...

| 11 years ago
Selling Your Practice in a Few Years? Don't Make this Mistake
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Selling Your Practice in a Few Years? Don't Make this Mistake

It's natural for owner-doctors who are looking toward retirement to want to scale back re-investment in their practices. Why sink a lot of money into...

| 11 years ago
What Do You Say When You Talk to Yourself?
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What Do You Say When You Talk to Yourself?

Psychologists call it self-talk; the internal dialogue inside our head that provides a running commentary of our life. It's the voice you hear most often...

| 11 years ago
The Truth is Out There

The Truth is Out There

'If only I knew then what I know now.' We've all said it at one time or another as we look back on our earlier struggles from the vantage point of hard-won experience....

| 11 years ago
How to Supercharge Your Office Manager

How to Supercharge Your Office Manager

How did you select your office manager? What qualities were you looking for? In many cases, an office manager is simply a senior team member who...

| 11 years ago
Do You Have a Clear Vision?
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Do You Have a Clear Vision?

Today's date is significant for me. It was on this date in 2003 that I last practiced dentistry. I stopped due to chronic pain in my hand. This last...

| 11 years ago
Watch for Hidden "Time Bandits"

Watch for Hidden "Time Bandits"

Dentists are usually good at spotting gaps in their schedule. If you see an available time slot without a patient name it's easy to recognize the lost...

| 11 years ago
Checklist for Associate Success
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Checklist for Associate Success

As a senior dentist, taking on a new associate is all about mentorship and guidance. Be sure you're creating an environment of success with this quick...

| 11 years ago