Interviews of the pioneers and practitioners of the health-centered or relationship-based way of practicing.


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Interviews of the pioneers and practitioners of the health-centered or relationship-based way of practicing.

Fascinating insights into the lives of the trailblazers of this way of practicing.

Anatomy of a top relationship-based dental practice
Bob McBride, DDS

When they first hear about relationship-based dentistry, many dentists think this way of practicing is impossible to create or a myth. Bob McBride DDS of Long Beach, California shares his history and creation of a relationship-based dental practice. What he has done is impressive and shows what can be done in developing a r/b practice. . . . keep reading >>

An exclusive interview with Tom Risbrudt, DDS, a visiting faculty member of The Pankey Institute - Part II

In this insightful, exclusive interview, Tom Risbrudt, DDS talks about his journey to become a top-level dentist; who influenced him, his ups and downs in dentistry, why he loves dentistry, his advice to dentists making the switch from managed care to private care, . . . keep reading >>

An exclusive interview with Tom Risbrudt, DDS, a visiting faculty member of The Pankey Institute

In this insightful, exclusive interview, Tom Risbrudt talks about his journey to become a top-level dentist; who influenced him, his ups and downs in dentistry, why he loves dentistry, his advice to dentists making the switch from managed care to private care, . . . keep reading >>

ISOC interviews a generation X dentist.
Mark Kleive, DDS
ISOC interviews a dentist who has been in practice for 7 years. Mark Kleive, DDS is a next generation dentist that practices in the relationship-based way. Dentist’s of his generation and wise elders both will relate to his journey. . . . keep reading >>

Advice on how to manage a dental practice transition from managed care to private care. Part III.
Bill Whateley, BDS

A continuation of a British dentist's experience of changing from a managed care to a private care dental practice. As I read Bill’s first two articles I thought -“I would like to know more about how he did his dental practice transition; who influenced him; what he did; where his resources were.” So I asked him – here is his reply. (LDC) . . . keep reading >>

How to transition your practice from managed dental care to private dental care. A British dentist's experience.
Bill Whateley, BDS

Managed care is about managing costs not care. However it is presented, ‘managed care’ is ultimately about money. Even if it begins with the most altruistic of motives, say, caring for the less well-off, the bottom line is “who pays?” . . . keep reading >>

Changing a managed care dental practice to a private care dental practice – A British dentist’s experience.
Bill Whateley, BDS

8,000 physicians are lobbying in the US for National Health care. They say that managed care is a disaster; that national health care is better. This is like inviting a lion into the chicken coup instead of a fox. . . . keep reading >>

Money, mentors, practice management, following your bliss, patient relationships; Gerry LeDoux, DDS shares insights on the importance of these factors in your dental practice.
"Health-centered or relationship-based dentistry was a value that I obtained over my life time through my family, culture and church. It really kicked in when I first came in contact with Dr. Bob Jones of Tulsa, Oklahoma. His study group for The Preservation of Oral Health influenced me as well as early exposure to Dr. Bob Barkley." . . . keep reading >>

An interview with another top-level dentist - Miles Collett, DDS of Denver, Colorado
In a Spirit of Caring is conducting a series of interviews with the pioneers and practitioners of the health-centered/relationship-based way of practicing dentistry. The interviews provide a fascinating look at the people and events that led to this way of practicing. They give valuable information, advice and resources for dentists looking for ways to change how they practice. . . . keep reading >>

An interview with Wilson Southam. One of the pioneer's in h/c relationship-based dentistry. Part I
In a Spirit of Caring is conducting a series of interviews with the pioneers and practitioners of the health-centered/relationship-based way of practicing. The interviews provide a fascinating look at the people . . . keep reading >>

An interview with Greg Tarantola, DDS - a full time faculty member at the Pankey Institute, now back in full time private practice. Part II

Greg shares his journey as a dentist from a big Quest influenced practice; to the Pankey Institute; to a full time, private, comprehensive care, relationship-based dental practice. He talks about his ups and downs; what works and what doesn't, including what has worked for him in marketing and re-building a relationship-based dental practice. . . . keep reading >>

An interview with Greg Tarantola, DDS - a full time faculty member at the Pankey Institute, now back in full time private practice. Part I

Greg shares his journey as a dentist from a big Quest influenced practice to the Pankey Institute to a private comprehensive care, relationship-based dental practice. He talks about his ups and downs; what works and what doesn't, including what has worked for him in marketing and re-building a relationship-based dental practice. . . . keep reading >>

A dental consultant looks at h/c relationship-based dentistry - an Interview with Deb Castillo

In a Spirit of Caring is conducting a series of interviews with the pioneers and practitioners of the health-centered/relationship-based way of practicing. The interviews provide a fascinating look at the people and events that led to this way of practicing. They give valuable information, advice and resources for dentists looking for ways to change how they practice. . . . keep reading >>

The next generation looks at health-centered dentistry. An Interview with Paul Henny, DDS of Salem, Virginia

These interviews provide a fascinating look at the people and events that led to the h/c relationship-based way of practicing. They give valuable information, advice and resources for dentists looking for ways to change how they practice. . . . keep reading >>

6 top-level relationship-based dentists share their best marketing ideas.
6 top-level h/c relationship-based dentists answer the question: "What works best for you in marketing, building or re-building your dental practice?" In a Spirit of Caring has added this question to . . . keep reading >>

An exclusive interview with Ron Smith, DDS, a top-level dentist.
Ron Smith, DDS of Colorado Springs, Colorado has "paid the price" to be a top-level dentist. In this interview, he tells you how he became an outstanding dentist. You will find his mentors; advice for dentists early, mid and late in their career; where he sees dentistry in 10 years; . . . keep reading >>

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