Category Archives: Practice Management

The Thriving Dentist Show!

Posted on July 30, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

My friend and dental practice consultant extraordinaire, Gary Takacs, has a podcast called, “The Thriving Dentist.”  He publishes a new show about every week and has a guest to discuss issues that affect all of us in dental practice.  It … Continue reading →

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Do You Have an Evil Plan?

Posted on June 12, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

If everyone is zigging, should you be zagging? I just finished reading a book, “Evil Plans: Having Fun on the Road to World Domination,” by Hugh Macleod.  It reminded me of a thought that occasionally percolates in my brain.  What … Continue reading →

Posted in Editorial, Must Read Books!, Practice Management | Tagged | 30 Comments

Published in April Issue of Dentaltown Magazine!

Posted on April 14, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

I was asked to write an article for Dentaltown Magazine that answered the question: “What does the model for dentistry look like in 25 years? 50 years?  Will corporate dentistry chains have taken over dentistry like Walgreens and CVS did … Continue reading →

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Ya Gotta Know When to Hold’em… Know When to Turf’em…

Posted on March 6, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

It’s a dentist!  It’s a plane!  It’s SUPER-GENERALIST! I started my practice by leasing space in an existing general dental office.  My “landlord” was an accomplished and successful dentist.  He told me, “You’ve got to be a ‘SUPER-GENERALIST.’”  By that, … Continue reading →

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“But, I don’t have insurance.”

Posted on January 30, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

Today a 20 year-old came in as a new patient (husband and 8 month old baby in tow).  She found me via my website and also cited my “good reviews.”  Her chief complaint was a broken down tooth with a … Continue reading →

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Speed Is Life. ACTION Is Life.

Posted on December 20, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

There are two kinds of people:  The kind that instinctively take action when faced with a critical decision.  And those who have had their intuition and instinct for survival dumbed-down by politically-correct nonsense.  Many people have become the proverbial “deer … Continue reading →

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“Can I trust my dentist?” How Would You Answer?

Posted on June 7, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

Just this morning, I got this email via my practice website: My 20 year old daughter had a filling come out (tooth 12).  She needed root canal.  They referred her out even though all the dentist do that procedure in … Continue reading →

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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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