Course Description:

Clinical knowledge is critical, but business knowledge is needed to make it all work. Once you graduate and enter the real world of dentistry, it becomes very evident there are business principles that need to be understood to make the most of one&39;s career as a dental professional. In addition, there is a need to be educated on leadership principles, relationship dynamics, team building, patient appreciation, culture and branding. Come join the discussion of non-clinical topics that can enhance your life as a dentist, early and late in your career.

Possible Discussion Topics-
• The "Rich Dentist" Trap
• The Business Side Dentistry - What Hats Does a Dentist Wear
• Leadership as a Principle
• Names Matter
• People First - Helping Patients and Team Members Live a Better Life
• Knowing Numbers Brings Direction
• Invaluable Tool of the Practice - the Telephone
• Team Communication, Comradery, Culture
• Internal vs External Markets - Being Seen
• Ongoing Team Training Brings Consistency to Operations
• Ownership and Dentistry - Ways it Can Happen
• Pearls of Knowledge - The Hidden Treasures (Nametags, Telephone, Courtesy Calls, Patient Referrals, Thank yous, Service Mentality
• Legacy