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Information on how to become an effective leader in dentistry and your dental practice.

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 >>
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 >>
Bill Brown, DDS joins the ISOC advisory board
Bill Brown, DDS joins the ISOC advisory board Bill is one of the pioneers of relationship-based/health-centered dentistry. He was one of the first students of and became friends with Bob Barkley and Nate Kohn. He applied their teachings in his group dental practice in Des Moines, Iowa. He is one of the leading presenters in dentistry on comprehensive oral health care . . . keep reading >>
Leadership, leading change and The Merlin Factor in dentistry and your dental practice
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
Leadership, leading change and The Merlin Factor in dentistry and your dental practice Lessons from experts on mastering leadership, the future and change. Leading change in your dental practice and dentistry - why most attempts at change fail and what you can do to insure successful change in your dental practice. . . . 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 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 >>
Create your Hallmarks of a Good Leader collage
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
I mentioned in the "What makes a good dental small business leader" article that I was making a collage of the hallmarks of a good leader. My charge for a year long leadership class I am taking was to . . . keep reading >>
What makes a good dental small business leader?
Lynn D Carlisle, DDS
Here are my 12 hallmarks of a good small business leader (a dental practice is a small business). They are based on my 55 years of being a life-long student, dentist and leader in my dental practice and various organizations. They also come from years of studying research on what makes 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 >>
Bill Brown's top ten most influential dentists -- Part II
Bill Brown, DDS
Bill Brown, DDS shares his personal experience and knowledge of several of the pioneers in preventive dentistry, behavioral dentistry, adhesive dentistry, dental ergonomics and dental instruments. Bil . . . keep reading >>
Bill Brown's top ten most influential dentists -- Part I
Bill Brown, DDS
Bill Brown, DDS shares his personal experience and knowledge of several of the pioneers in preventive dentistry, behavioral dentistry, adhesive dentistry, dental ergonomics and dental instruments. Bill had the good fortune to live in a geographical area (Iowa) and at a time in which he knew many of the most . . . 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 >>
Integrity, Capitalism, Greed and dental health care providers
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
What are the strengths and weaknesses of our capitalistic system as it relates to health care and dental practices? This article generated many requests for permission by ISOC members to send it to colleagues. It appeared first in the ISOC Bulletin in November of 2004. . . . keep reading >>
Who would you pick as the top ten most influential people in dentistry in the last 50 years?
Lynn D Carlisle, DDS
Who would you pick as the top ten most influential people in dentistry in the last 50 years? Top ten, fifty and 100 lists are in. I just finished reading the TIME magazine special edition issue of the 100 most influential people in the world. A thought occurred to me; "who would I pick as the top ten most influential people in dentistry in the last 50 years?". Another thought quickly followed; "who would leading dentists and consultants pick?". . . . keep reading >>
How to use word of mouth and ask for referrals in your dental practice
Lynn Carlisle, DDS
Asking for referrals (AFR), word of mouth or viral marketing are still the simplest, almost FREE, most powerful, most effective, most satisfying ways of finding outstanding new patients for your dental practice. . . . keep reading >>
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