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Certain things can weigh down the life -- and career -- of a dentist. Here is how to identify what some of those things are and get yourself in a direction to do something about it.
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Dentists, how many academic studies tell us that oral health problems should be addressed through patient education - assuming the patient will do exactly as you instruct? When you tell your patient to brush and floss, how many do that? Don't they understand the importance of their own oral health? Here are some things to consider.
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So many times when I teach about airway problems and the myriad of serious health issues that can ensue, a doctor in the class speaks up, "Oh my gosh! That's MY child!" The problems are nothing like you find in adults, so you need to know what to look for. And, there are interventions you can provide that do great service to your patients's health.
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Dentists: It's most important to actually love your patients. People can tell whether you like them or not -- and to be the best doctor you can be, you should love them and love making their lives healthier and better. Here's the 'secret sauce' to keep potential patients fully informed and satisfied with the recommended case treatment. It's a formula for success, and a win-win situation for you and your patient. (Recorded in Sounion, Greece)
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Love plays a vital role when you work with patients in your orthodontics or dental practice. That can be further defined as love for your job, love for your patients, and vital to all of this -- your patients' love for you. There are certain things the dentist can do to cultivate this in her or his life and business -- I talk about that, today. Love and respect between the dentist and her patients makes all the difference. (Recorded in Sounion, Greece.)
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In orthodontics, to always wait for young patients to get all of their adult teeth in is an old-fashioned approach. The cutting edge in orthodontics is to know when an early treatment option will best benefit the young patient and to provide that as an option. Parents and patients need to be aware of this option and the advantages it has.
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Airway issues in children are frequent and VERY often undiagnosed. The dentist with Interception Orthodontics skill can identify the problems and provide vital, life-changing therapies that can help. Airway is just one of many issues where the dentist knowing Interception Orthodontics can provide transformational treatment.
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During a recent business trip to Greece, I had some thoughts on how a dentist -- or anyone else -- can find their life's purpose. The need to define where you're going is something not to be delayed. Here are some steps to take now to make your journey much more rewarding.
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Most of us start practice not knowing just how difficult dental practice can be. We have the challenge to look at our practice as a whole and ask ourselves, "What is missing in this picture?" Dentists need the courage to figure out what needs to change and the courage to make those changes.
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(Recorded in Sounion, Greece)
Want a better life? This approach works for those in the dental profession, but is just as powerful for those working in any business. You can make tiny, though important "course adjustments" that will eventually, immeasurably improve your life. Here's what to do.
Want a better life? This approach works for those in the dental profession, but is just as powerful for those working in any business. You can make tiny, though important "course adjustments" that will eventually, immeasurably improve your life. Here's what to do.
