Category Archives: Practice Management

Some Will. Some Won’t. Some Wait. So What? NEXT!

Posted on May 18, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

“Some will.  Some won’t.  Some wait.  So what?  Next!” I don’t know who coined this aphorism.  But, I believe I first heard it from Dr. Bill Blatchford.  I was reminded of it last week when a patient scheduled to start … Continue reading →

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Am I the only one that gets crazy calls (after hours)?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

If someone calls my office after hours, the voicemail announcement gives them my cell phone number for emergencies. My cell phone automatically silences itself at 10pm.  I don’t like my cell phone waking my family or me up late at … Continue reading →

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I Suck at Unselling Treatment!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

Today a long-time patient (whose appearances in my practice are not consistent) came in for a consult.  She lost several teeth that were supporting a fixed bridge (#18 – 21).  She had a consult with an oral surgeon about implants.  … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Handle the Truth (about “insurance”)

Posted on January 13, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

Perhaps it’s coincidental that I got an email from a prospective patient through my website on the same day a friend posted this video, “Jack Nicholson on Dental Insurance” (below) on Facebook. First… the email:   Well I am looking … Continue reading →

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Stick to Your Guns – Believe in Yourself

Posted on December 15, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

Nope… this isn’t a post about guns. I’m writing about staying true to yourself and believing that your services have real value.  Yes, there are people… even many people… that make their dental decisions based on low fees.  The problem … Continue reading →

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How Would You Handle This (medical history)?

Posted on October 24, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

We dentists deal with all kinds of patients.  This week, I had a patient who became very suspect of my office’s practice of placing protective eye-wear on all patients at every appointment.  She saw my hygienist first and asked her … Continue reading →

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It’s My Mouth!

Posted on September 28, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

This will be a relatively short post.  But, I wanted to get it out while it was fresh in my head. This week, I had a new patient come in for a Six Month Smiles consultation.  This patient was a … Continue reading →

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Pulling Fellow Dentists Out From Under the Bus

Posted on September 22, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

This week’s schedule was literally cleared for my dad’s long overdue full mouth reconstruction.  I’ll eventually post a case presentation, as it’s a “doozie!”  I spent four full days treating only my dad.  But, I did squeeze in some emergencies … Continue reading →

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Confidence. Swagger. Success!

Posted on September 2, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

No doubt confidence breeds trust.  Those who are confident usually go further in life.  Things go their way.  They make things happen. Dentists, as a group, seem to lack confidence.  It’s not true of every dentist, of course.  However, it’s … Continue reading →

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“Free trial” Dental Product Scams

Posted on June 21, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I’ve been at this dental gig long enough to have seen these scams come around more than once.  I first learned about this one many years ago.  I got a bill for a composite build-up product that I never recalled … Continue reading →

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