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Most dentists hear the word “efficiency” and immediately think of a stopwatch. They think it means running through the hallways, double-booking columns …

You can be the most talented clinician in the world—a master of aesthetics and a wizard with a handpiece—but without high-level office …

You have been grinding for three years. You started your practice—or bought into one—and for the first 24 months, everything was “up …

If I asked you right now to define efficiency in a dental office, what is the first image that pops into your …

I want you to think about the last time you gave a clear, direct instruction to your team. Maybe it was during …

A patient comes in with a bombed-out molar, writhing in pain. They look at you with pleading eyes and ask, “Doc, can you …

For decades, we’ve been told by consultants: “Never talk about money with your patients.” Today, I’m here to tell you that following that …

You’ve spent 30 years building your dental practice. It’s your life’s work, your “baby,” and it represents millions of dollars in sweat …

Your schedule is packed. You’re turning away new patients. The thought inevitably creeps in: “Maybe it’s time to expand.” Opening a second dental …

We’ve all been there. The patient is in the chair, writhing in pain from a hot tooth. You give your best block, …

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