Your Winning Practice Playbook: Part 5 – The Quarterback Doctor

Omaha, Omaha, Hike! Now, we finally arrive to talk specifically about you.  The Doctor.  We know no dollar of dentistry can be done, collected, or even exist without it first being diagnosed.  Therefore, my friend and esteemed doctor, it all begins with you.  I’ve called you the Quarterback for nearly two decades and we’ll eventually get to the… Read more »

When a Patient’s “NO” Really Means “YES”

Today, we are going to play a game.  It’s one your kids likely play (to your dismay).  It’s called The Opposite Game. We’ve talked over the past couple weeks about patients who either resist treatment or maybe just take a little extra nudge to get them to the right decision for their health. Last week, I shared… Read more »

When To Draw A Line In The Sand With Patients

As I often say, there is way too much apologizing with patient conversations.  You don’t need to say you are sorry.  It’s not your fault for the state of their health or any other circumstance. Obviously, that doesn’t mean you don’t care and aren’t prepared to help.  It is very meaningful to be empathetic with your patients by… Read more »