In this edition of Increasing Case Acceptance, we want to focus on elective esthetic dentistry. There really isn’t anything more fun than talking to patients about things that involve improving their smile. The mistake that we make as dentists is we focus too much on the procedure in the beginning of giving them options of […]
In this session of how to increase case acceptance, I want to focus on optimum restorative solutions. With that, when we’re talking about teeth, whether it’s a quadrant or an individual tooth, I want you to remember two words: strength and clean-ability.
When talking about periodontal disease and increasing case acceptance with that part of your practice, this really should be a very simple thing for us to do. Sadly, periodontal disease still goes grossly undertreated in this country and in many of our practices. So again, what I want you to think about through the lens of […]
So let’s talk about three keys to case presentation and case acceptance. The first is the comprehensive exam and records. Not only are you going to get all the information you need to properly treatment plan, but you’re going to distinguish yourself from other dentists, and you’re going to build trust with your patients.
By Daniel Midson-Short Dentistry is a human business. No matter how much you wish it was purely clinical or technical, the truth is that it all depends on interactions with people. The fact is that to build a successful dental practice, you need to get along with your patients. You need your patients to say […]
By Daniel Midson-Short Medicine and dentistry have made incredible progress during the last century. With that progress, though, there has been other substantial changes in the relationship of the dentist and patient. There was a time when it was expected that the doctor adopt a paternalistic role. They were the person who patients trusted to […]
By Daniel Midson-Short When dentists think about the reasons why patients don’t accept treatment, they don’t expect that they may be a major cause to the issue. Let’s consider a typical new patient exam scenario: You are seeing a new patient for the first time. There seems to be good rapport and friendly conversation. Being […]
By Daniel Midson-Short As a dentist, when diagnosing problems, there is always the chance of patients reacting negatively. Often, it is about the price of the treatment. Other times, it is because they didn’t realize what is actually happening in their mouth. There are also larger risks: patients posting negative reviews online or seeking litigation against […]
By Daniel Midson-Short
By Daniel Midson-Short Can you tell the difference between a genuine patient and one who is making excuses? No matter how skilled or experienced you are as a dentist, it’s likely that you cannot. A dentist can bond well with a patient, develop a rapport, and they can spend a lot of time in the […]
By Daniel Midson-Short For most dentists, their typical day consists of around 7 or more appointments with their patients. All have some sort of discussion around treatment, or at least the suggestion that the patient should consider taking better care of their mouth. One of the most common responses you hear as a dentist whenever […]
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