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Strengths based management in a dental practice.
Rich A. Green, D.D.S., M.B.A.
Strengths based management in a dental practice. What is the difference in being a great manager and a great leader in your dental practice and dentistry? Rich Green, DDS, MBA provides the answer. The key? "Maximizing the strengths of the dentist and team members while managing the weaknesses." . . . keep reading >>
Bob Barkley's Successful Preventive Dental Practices has been re-published
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
Bob Barkley's Successful Preventive Dental Practices has been re-published Great news! How to order. Doug Reese, a member of the ISOC advisory board and Bob Barkley's stepson, has re-published Barkley's famous book on preventive dentistry. There are new forewords by Pete Dawson, Bud Ham, Bob Frazer and me. . . . keep reading >>
Hat Trick - on becoming a decathlon dentist
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
Hat Trick - on becoming a decathlon dentist As a dentist, imagine a day in the office and what would happen if you had to put a different hat on for every role you play. We wear many hats; philosopher, artist, counselor, coach, leader, planner, investor, entrepreneur, business owner, teacher, engineer, marketer, . . . keep reading >>
Tight budget? How to get the most value for your dental CE dollars
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
Tight budget? How to get the most value for your dental CE dollars Concerned about the cost of dental continuing education courses? Continuing education courses for dentists and dental team members can be expensive. Often there are excellent inexpensive courses available regionally or locally. . . . keep reading >>
Should you set yearly goals for your dental practice and life?
Lynn Carlisle, DDS
Yes, but don't get totally invested in them. Setting goals gives meaning and direction to your life. It is very important for a business person to do this. But setting goals doesn't guarantee you will achieve all of them. . . . keep reading >>
Top Ten 2010 consumer trends that will affect your dental practice
Trendwatching.com
Your dental practice is influenced economically, socially and politically by what goes on in the global culture. The current not so "Great Recession" is obvious evidence. Trendwatching.com has just published its "10 crucial consumer trends for 2010. See what they think is in store for 2010. . . . keep reading >>
Thoughts on Bob Barkley's article, "On Becoming a Humanistic Dentist"
William T. Brown, DDS 10/16/2009
Thoughts on Bob Barkley's article, "On Becoming a Humanistic Dentist" An up close and personal account of Bob Barkley by Bill Brown. Bill was blessed to be an early student of Bob Barkley. "Bob Barkley was the most powerful, positive and life-changing person in my professional life. In my opinion, Bob Barkley transformed dentistry in more profound ways than any one individual." . . . keep reading >>
On Becoming a Humanistic Dentist - Part II
Robert F Barkley, DDS
On Becoming a Humanistic Dentist - Part II In Part II, Bob Barkley discusses the philosophical foundations of his approach to developing an effective, humanistic, pedodontic recall program. He uses the pedodontic recall program as an example of how he applies humanistic approaches in his practice. This includes his radical statement: "The health of the office-child relationship must be nurtured and developed, and is more important than the health of the child at any given point." . . . keep reading >>
On Becoming a Humanistic Dentist - Part I
Robert F Barkley, DDS
On Becoming a Humanistic Dentist - Part I Many obstacles to effective change in dentistry (me included) are now identified. Our present knowledge could launch a new and sustained growth in the aspiration and skills of the dentist and staff. I want to share some of my thoughts about our progress, the problems which confront us and possible modes of resolution. . . . keep reading >>
How are you? The recession and your dental practice - a check up.
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
How are you? The recession and your dental practice - a check up. How have you weathered the recession in your dental practice? What have you learned? How hardy have you been? What have you changed that has worked? What is better about your dental practice? Have you been a good leader? . . . keep reading >>
Use written informed consent forms for all dental treatment you render.
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
It is a sad commentary on the current cultural/legal climate to write the above headline. Unfortunately, written informed consents are now a necessary part of practicing dentistry. Here is a link to some excellent consent forms. . . . keep reading >>
Pay it forward in your dental practice
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
The current recession gives you a chance to make a profound difference in your own, your team's, your patient's lives and your dental practice. Here is a true story. Recently, I was waiting for my car to be repaired. I overheard a conversation between a woman and the mechanic. . . . keep reading >>
Anatomy of a top relationship-based dental practice
Bob McBride, DDS
Anatomy of a top relationship-based dental practice 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 >>
New book In a Spirit of Caring Revisited is ready
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
New book In a Spirit of Caring Revisited is ready The new In a Spirit of Caring Revisited is ready! It is a book for dentists, team members and dental consultants to help them provide exceptional care for their dental patients and clients. The current crisis and recession is leading people to rediscover the importance of altruism and caring. This is what In a Spirit of Caring Revisted is all about. . . . keep reading >>
Wise cost cutting in your dental practice
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
With all of the dire news in the media about the financial meltdown and recession, you may be frightened into indiscriminately wielding the cost cutting axe. Be wise and don't cut out the heart of your dental practice. Use this guideline: don't cut anything that will detract from . . . keep reading >>
What you can do to navigate the recession in your dental practice.
Lynn D Carlisle, DDS
What you can do to navigate the recession in your dental practice. How to identify a recession in dentistry and your dental practice. What can you do about it if your practice is in a recession? What can you do if the national economy is in a recession? What can you do to prevent a downturn in your practice? . . . keep reading >>
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