The Irreplaceable Practice - For dentists who refuse to become a commodity

I met Dr. Jason Campbell at the Voices of Dentistry Summit in Nashville, TN. He has a fascinating story and is engaged in groundbreaking work with patients at his clinic, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, in Prescott, AZ. From an early age, Jason's always wanted to be a dentist. Since genetic problems with teeth plagued him from the beginning, he brings a sense of passion to working with patient...

Today's episode is a little different. Instead of me interviewing our guest, Dr. Bilal Saib of  The Passionate Dentist  podcast, we interview each other about the highs and lows of our careers and the joys of podcasting.  Dr. B is a fellow dentist and podcaster based in North Carolina. He's also a frequent missionary to the West Bank, where he performs free dental work on communities in...

Disability coverage isn't something most dentists think about, especially when they feel young and bulletproof at the beginning of their careers. But my guest today, Chris Bransgrove, knows that dentists need to consider the possibility that they could develop a disability and jeopardize their practice and career. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link:  http://bit...

Mike Pedersen from the DentalBoost.com will help you improve your SEO marketing strategies. He is on the forefront of digital marketing for the dental industry. If you are looking for ways to connect with your ideal client, SEO can help bring that target client to your front door. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/2nhmX2z  

Dr. Tom Larkin and Dr. Brad Bale are leading the effort to highlight the link between oral health and arterial disease - the root cause of many forms of physical illness in this country. On this episode, we also discuss the programs that Brad and Tom have created to train dentists and their staff how to focus on the patient's holistic oral well-being. You can find show notes and more informat...

Dr. Peter Boulden is here to talk about why he loves the business side of dentistry and what attracted him to the profession in the first place. He's also one of the best advisors on dental marketing and systems out there, so be sure to tune in for that advice! We chat about Peter's first job out of dental school and why he offered to work three months for free - seriously! - just to be...

Fellow Relentless Dentists, this week I'm proud to bring you an interview from accomplished young dentist Dr. Josh Wren. Dr. Wren owns a practice in Mississippi, where he specializes in treating pediatric patients in a compassionate and efficient manner. He also publishes courses online about pediatric dentistry so fellow dentists can benefit from his wealth of knowledge.  Josh and I talk abo...

On this episode of  The Relentless Dentist,  you'll hear the audio of my speech from the Voices of Dentistry Summit last year. The talk is focused on confidence - how to exercise it, the keys to building it, and tons of books and quotes that have guided me on my own journey to confidence. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link:  http://bit.ly/2kL5h0G  

Wishing all our listeners an Epic 2017.  Happy New Year! 

It's time to DREAM. Dream big. Dream huge. Dream bigger than you thought you could. Dream like a child. Age should not take your dreams away. Find your dreams...then go for them! 

It's amazing how you can meet friends easily when networking. When you meet new people, have an amazing story to tell them about your practice. Be the leader that enjoys telling them about your services and the care they will receive.  

Now is the time to think about next year. There are two questions to think about:  1) What went VERY well and 2) What can the practice improve on for next year? Forward thinking is where you should be right now! 

Wayne Dyer is an amazing writer and thinker. In his book, Wisdom of the Ages, he discusses leadership and how to choose self-awareness. Please realize that when you are a boss, our words are taken deeply by the people around us. 

Dr. Aaron Nicholas believes that dentistry doesn't have to be drudgery.  He's spent a 28 year career in dentistry improving his business, clinical and interpersonal skills.  He has honed systems that he now shares with his colleagues on MondayMorningDentistry.com  .  In this episode he generously shares with us the power of accountability, failing forward and being a perpetual student.  ...

It's so nice to show gratitude...especially in your office. Please take time to find your gratitude and even write it down in your gratitude journal. It's amazing to have a grateful heart! 

It's amazing what you can learn from other leaders. We should always wonder how we can communicate and behave better as a leader. Leadership is a journey so watching others can truly help us expand our skill set. 

"If something ends up on your financial statement, it's too late to do anything about it" - Weston Lunsford As CEO of Dental Intel, Weston oversees the strategic direction of the company and its products. He manages Dental Intelligence’s revenue growth and future expansion plans. He also dedicates a large part of his time to be intimately involved with our clients, the dentists, to...

Who voted yesterday? It's fun to be a part of the process. What an amazing gift we have to go out and be a part of the presidency. Now this is a leadership role. 

Leadership and parenting are a lot the same. After reading the poem about "the chap", there are people - kids and adults - watching us. The question is...how can we be the most effective leader in our practice? What messages are we sending out?

Dr. Justin Short has a highly successful practice, Des Peres Dentistry in St. Louis.  He inspires other dentists to design their practice to serve their life.  The Lifestyle Practice helps dentists build practices where they work less, profit more, and get to finally enjoy the lifestyle they deserve!  http://thelifestylepractice.com/

Who is organized? Being organized is a great leadership quality. Systems and organization are a necessity in a dental practice. The question I have for you is...how do you organize your day? 

Sometimes we make the difficult decisions and we learn that leadership can be hard. Do you feel like you have failed? Most leaders do fail...but there is a way to bounce back. 

You need to understand your numbers. Check out this interview with Ross Iverson. He has worked with many businesses on financial success. Hear about the financial structure and how it can affect your team. 

Having a mentor can be outstanding! How can you mentor the people on your team? Find time to create a learning culture so the staff feels prepared. Connect with your team through mentorship. 

Is stress good for you? Is stress bad for you? Jen Butler will tell us more about the dreads that come up for dentists. Jen said, "Stress is not outside of you, stress is an internal biological process that you have influence over." Please check out Jen's website to learn more about her seminars and service - jenbutlerpartners.com.