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Social networking and the dentist-patient relationship
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
Should you communicate with your dental patients through social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, My Space, etc.? Should you respond to their requests to be their "friend" or ignore their requests? Should you answer their dental requests via these social networking sites? . . . keep reading >>

Is it time for a Dental Health-centered Summit meeting?
Tom Risbrudt, DDS, FAGD

I think it's time for a summit-type meeting of the faithful health-centered dental practices. I'm putting this out on the discussion forum, "running it up the flag pole", as it were, to find out how the ISOC readership is feeling about this idea. So here goes: We're talking concept here, so cut me a little slack. . . . keep reading >>

A valuable free tool to survey your dental patients
Lynn Carlisle, DDS
Surveys are one of the best ways to stay in contact with your dental patients or clients. You have probably had some questions rattling around in your head that you have wanted to ask them. Now via the internet, there is a quick, simple, free way way to survey your patients or clients. . . . keep reading >>

The behavioral origins of the Co-Diagnosis, New Patient Dental Examination Experience.
Bill Brown, DDS
Nathan Kohn, Jr. PhD was one of Bob Barkley DDS's three primary mentors. Barkley integrated his recommendations on using behaviorally sound approaches in the New Person Co-diagnosis Experience. Bill Brown, DDS reflects on Kohn's influences on this process, the selection and training of dental auxiliaries and the development of a written philosophy of dental practice. . . . keep reading >>

The Initial Interview - a key to dental practice (and a restaurant's) success
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
How engaged are your patients during the recession? The Initial Interview/New Person Experience is what sets a relationship-based dental practice (and restaurant) apart. It transforms the patient's, dentist's and team member's experience by engagement in and with your dental practice. Here is a hidden gem from my restaurant experience on a recent trip. . . . keep reading >>

Use written informed consent forms for all dental treatment you render.
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
This article on using informed consents in your dental practice has shot up the charts in recent months as the most viewed ISOC article. Unfortunately, written informed consents are now a necessary, vital part of practicing dentistry. Here is a link to some excellent consent forms. . . . keep reading >>

Strengths based management in a dental practice.
Rich A. Green, D.D.S., M.B.A.

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 >>

Hat Trick - on becoming a decathlon dentist
Lynn D Carlisle DDS

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

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 >>

How are you? The recession and your dental practice - a check up.
Lynn D Carlisle DDS

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 >>

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

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

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 >>

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