Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

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Howard Speaks: Those Who Can't … Should Deputize Dec 31, 2024

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So much of what contributes to the success of a dental practice has nothing to do with the clinical results—it's about what patients experience even before they walk in the door.

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Howard Speaks: You've Got To Appeal to Patients Dec 30, 2024

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If you want to be successful, you have to listen to your patients.

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Howard Speaks: Keep Your Eye on the Ball Dec 27, 2024

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With an estimated 8 billion people on Earth this year, there will always be other dental practices. So you should look at competition more like a golf match than a boxing match.

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Howard Speaks: Who Can You Lean On? Dec 26, 2024

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When you're having troubles—with a case, with your team, with your practice finances, even in your personal life—you can lean on the more than 265,000 members of Dentaltown's online community who share advice, suggestions and other assistance on our online message boards. I created Dentaltown so no dentist ever has to practice alone, and it's absolutely free to join and get access to this members-only section of our website. Make connections with your peers and get the help you need—often in real time!

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Howard Speaks: Get the Picture(s) Dec 25, 2024

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Now more than ever, patients demand to see proof before they'll agree to recommended treatments. And if you refuse to pick up an intraoral camera or a DSLR to help persuade them to say yes, you're stubbornly and deliberately leaving money on the table.

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Howard Speaks: 'Soft Skills' Can Be Hard! Dec 24, 2024

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To make sure we're at the top of our game, we spend hours each year developing our clinical skills through practice and continuing education. But are you forgetting to also focus on how well you communicate with patients?

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Howard Speaks: Maybe Don't Pick up the Pace Dec 23, 2024

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Being thoughtful about what you spend your time on both inside and outside the operatory can improve how you see life and practice. Be sure you're living purposefully!

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Howard Speaks: Dentistry—and All Health Care—is a Cartel Dec 20, 2024

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How does a cartel operate? Fixed prices, limited supply and divided markets to keep competition out and profits high. Think of a group of gas stations in a town secretly agreeing to charge the same high price, so no one can undercut the others.

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Howard Speaks: Did They Get the Message? Dec 19, 2024

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With so many avenues of communication available—especially automated ones that promise to save your team time—you've got to be thoughtful about how yours are deployed.

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Howard Speaks: Reassessing Dentistry's 'Villains' Dec 18, 2024

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Not all DSOs or multilocation private practices should be painted with a villain brush, but look closely at the details before you decide if any position is right for you.

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