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A Life Lesson on the Importance of Learning to Delegate

A Life Lesson on the Importance of Learning to Delegate

Many dentists prefer to be hands-on, but here's why it's time to delegate some tasks to your dental practice team.

| 7 years ago
The Difference Between a Client and a Patient
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The Difference Between a Client and a Patient

Here's why dentists shouldn't shy away from calling patients 'clients.'

| 7 years ago
A Lesson in How to Encourage Team Members to Grow
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A Lesson in How to Encourage Team Members to Grow

Want your dental team to get better at what they do? Here's what you need to do.

| 7 years ago
When Patients Can't Afford Dental Treatment
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When Patients Can't Afford Dental Treatment

What are dentists to do when their patients can't afford dental treatment?

| 7 years ago
Why It’s Wrong to Look for the ‘Right’ Dental Team Members
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Why It’s Wrong to Look for the ‘Right’ Dental Team Members

Great dental teams don't just happen. Here's why dentists need to nurture their team members' natural abilities.

| 7 years ago
Is There ‘Hidden Attrition’ Happening in Your Dental Practice?
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Is There ‘Hidden Attrition’ Happening in Your Dental Practice?

How is the patient retention in your dental office? Is your patient base the same year after year even though you continually bring in new patients?

| 7 years ago
Asking Yourself the Right Questions about Technology

Asking Yourself the Right Questions about Technology

Buying new dental technology for your practice can be difficult - do you really need it? What is the return on the investment? Here are some questions...

| 7 years ago
My Time Travel Adventure: Chalkboard Thinking in an iPad World
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My Time Travel Adventure: Chalkboard Thinking in an iPad World

During a recent class reunion, Imtiaz Manji reflected on how technology often moves faster than people.

| 7 years ago
Some Positive Thoughts after a Scary Airport Experience

Some Positive Thoughts after a Scary Airport Experience

When people thought a tragedy was about to occur at LAX recently, they came together instead of falling apart.

| 7 years ago
Four Questions to Ask a Problem Team Member
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Four Questions to Ask a Problem Team Member

How can dentists help team members learn from their mistakes? Here's are four questions that will help.

| 7 years ago
How to Get That 'New Patient Energy' With Your Existing Patients

How to Get That 'New Patient Energy' With Your Existing Patients

Learn how seeing new patients in your dental practice can help you with your current patient base.

| 7 years ago
Talking to Your Team About the Business of Dentistry

Talking to Your Team About the Business of Dentistry

If your dental team does not want to talk to patients about advanced care, it's time to talk.

| 7 years ago