Dental Success Insights

Is Your Associate a Horror Story?

June 11, 2024

Have you ever heard some horror stories about dentists who hire associates? There’s one where a group hires an associate to push out a partner. The oldest partner of the group has a problem with alcohol, and the younger members of the partnership hire an associate to push out the older doc. It didn’t end […]

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Does Your Assistant Call in Sick Everyday?

June 4, 2024

Have you had that experience where your assistant keeps calling in sick and ruining what you presumed would be a great clinical day? This person is a good assistant—when they show up. However, they’re just unreliable coming to work.When this happens, you’ve got two items on your “to-do” list: Hold them accountable. This means having […]

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What Does Your 12 O’Clock Look Like?

May 28, 2024

If you’re anything like me, during the design phase of the office build-out, you analyzed every 12 o’clock picture you could get your hands on in order to optimize it for your own needs. You also likely have never seen the PERFECT design—I know I haven’t. My design is pretty darn solid (for me), but […]

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Are We on a Rocketship or a School Bus?

May 21, 2024

An interesting thing happens when you realize your dental practice isn’t a rocket ship and can’t grow another 100%. I’m nearing that stage now. We probably need another doctor in the next few months (maybe even a few months ago), and we’re nearing maximum capacity. What does it feel like when the rocket ship phase […]

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Is a Personal Assistant the Missing Link in Your Practice?

May 14, 2024

In the dynamic world of dental practice ownership, where efficiency and time management are paramount, the role of a personal assistant (PA) becomes increasingly essential. As dentists, the focus is often on patient care and clinical excellence, which are undoubtedly crucial. However, administrative tasks, practice management, and personal commitments also demand attention, which can overwhelm […]

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What Phase of Post-Grad Education Are You In?

May 7, 2024

Many clinicians of all experience levels are lured into learning more clinical techniques to grow their practices. I would submit that earning a fellowship in communication and case presentation should be accomplished before any effort is made to learn more clinically. Without the ability to lead a patient to a “yes,” all clinical skill sets […]

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Are You Delegating Effectively?

May 1, 2024

If we are growing and more responsibilities are stacking on our plate, we often ponder which tasks we can delegate—and which ones will be harder than others. In times like these, we need to engage in this exercise: Importance vs. Readiness. What is the Importance vs. Readiness Exercise? Delegation is one of the most essential […]

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Are You Balancing Everything?

April 23, 2024

Sometimes there’s a ton of stuff on our plates. Recently for me, it’s been quite overwhelming. I lost my personal assistant about 2 months ago, and I’m trying to simplify my life to work without that person. This is all while publishing the 7th DSN Manual, collaborating on the next one with Dr. Chris Green, […]

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Are You Having the Best One-on-Ones?

April 16, 2024

Have you ever considered the power of a well-conducted one-on-one meeting within your dental practice? Beyond the day-to-day whirlwind of patient care, administrative duties, and clinical management, the quiet yet impactful one-on-one meeting can be a transformative tool for both practice leaders and their teams.One-on-one meetings, when executed with intention and focus, offer a unique […]

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Are You Turning Challenges into Opportunities?

April 9, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of dentistry, the line between success and stagnation often rests on our ability to embrace change, tackle challenges head-on, and transform them into opportunities. Drawing on the insights from the wealth of wisdom encapsulated in DSN, this is your roadmap to not just navigate the tumultuous waters of dental practice but […]

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