Give a Little Bit: Taking a Calculated Risk Pays Off
Sometimes the best-laid plans go awry. For her sister’s bachelorette party, “Maria” (name has been changed), a twenty-year-old, did everything right. She called a cab to take her and the other bridesmaids to celebrate...
Starting Blocks
IT'S NOT THE FINISH, BUT THE SETUP THAT COUNTS.
Every successful track athlete knows the importance of a good start. If the starting blocks aren’t setup exactly right, if the feet aren’t placed in the...
Arrowhead Reflections
When Arrowhead opened for business in 1975, things were a little different. We originally set up shop in southern California, in a one-room office with a single technician. Today, at our current location in...
Role-Playing Scenarios: 3 Common Handoffs
In Tawana Coleman’s 30-plus years as a practice development consultant, she has discovered that most dental practices struggle with primarily three patient handoffs. While there are many different types of scenarios that you can...
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Using Analytics
The problem with traditional forms of marketing (like mailers and Yellow Pages ads) is the difficulty in tracking the return on investment. Websites are great because free tools like Google Analytics show you how...
Starting Blocks, Prep and Seat Checklists
CLICK HERE to read Dr. Downs "Starting Blocks" and learn why it's not the finish, but the setup that counts.
The Three Most Powerful Words in Dentistry
USE THEM TO CHANGE YOUR PRACTICE!
Emily Dickinson, the nineteenth-century American poet, reportedly once wrote, “I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word.”
I am a big believer in the...
BAM! The Metric That Makes a Friend of Your Finances
THE METRIC THAT MAKES A FRIEND OF YOUR FINANCES.
Numbers. They can either be your friends or your enemies. Your closest chums or your fiercest foes. Believe me, it’s much easier on your health, happiness...
Create a Turning Point in Your Career through Humanitarian Dentistry
AN AWARD-WINNING DENTIST SHARES HIS STORY AND TIPS OF HOW TO SERVE AROUND THE WORLD.
Dr. Sherwin Shinn of Seattle, Washington, has spent the past 24 years dedicating a large portion of his life to humanitarian...
Humanitarian Dentistry: More Tips for Getting Involved
1. Find A Service Opportunity and Organization.
Dentists who are interested in getting involved in humanitarian service work have a plethora of resources at their disposal. The best place to search for opportunities and organizations...
