What Every Dentist Needs to Know
There is no way that dental school can prepare dentists for all of the challenges that will come their way while practicing dentistry. This presentation illuminates some of the unforeseen obstacles that dentists encounter along the way.
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Drawing from his 35 years of experience in practice ownership, this course offers an entertaining and informative look at the ever-changing world of private practice dentistry.
Described by some as “dramatic”, Dr. Bill Simon’s dental career has included its share of challenging situations, including multiple fee-for-service and Medicaid practices, moves, build outs, space-sharing, practice acquisitions, associates, recovery from a major office fire, embezzlement, robbery at gun point and more!
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Attendees will appreciate the pearls of wisdom shared and common mistakes avoided when they position themselves for greater success by applying Dr. Simon’s lessons in dentistry.
Learn what to consider when buying or starting a new practice: what to look for in an associateship or an associate, practice ownership and management principles, office design and build out concepts, marketing tips, technology to consider, choosing a dental laboratory, referring to specialists, and risk management. This course also illuminates some of the unforeseen challenges that dentists encounter along the way.
"Dr. Simon offers much needed inspiration and information for new dentists as they begin their careers in dentistry. He is a great speaker, easy and flexible to work with and would be a great addition to any program.”
- CHARLOTTE BOLLS
Assistant Executive Director; Director of Education, Meetings and Exhibitions
Greater Houston Dental Society; Star of the South Dental Meeting
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Customize a presentation for your next meeting! Choose specific (or all) learning objectives below.
- Historical Perspective on Dentistry - where dentistry has been/is going
- Practice Management – responding to challenges while advancing team/leadership
- New Technology – evaluating options/impact on patient perceptions and treatment outcomes
- Risk Management – understand various issues/compliance guidelines
- Managing Fearful and Demanding Patients –strategies and tools for success
- Associateship vs. Ownership – understand advantages/disadvantages
- Hiring an Associate – why, when, and how
- Seeking an Associateship – what to consider for optimizing success
- Referring to Specialists – building strong referral relationships
- Choosing a Dental Laboratory – assessing lab choices to determine best fit
- Office Design – considerations/tips for creating optimum outcomes
- Office Manager - role in practice success
- Team Building / Culture - building a solid cohesive team with a strong feel-good culture
- Marketing – internal/external strategies and action items
- Tools for Success – resources and strategies
- Organized Dentistry – what is it and what are the benefits?
- Other Pearls of Wisdom ...and much more!
What Dental Students Want to Know
1-3 hour presentation, customized for the third and fourth year student
This presentation helps students understand their options as they embark on their career in dentistry and offers answers to questions that dental students frequently ask.
What Dental Practice Administrators Want to Know
1-3 hour presentation, customized for the office manager / administrator
This presentation helps practice managers increase communication skills, boost efficiency, build a stronger partnership with owner/doctor, and develop a team of self-directed leaders. Learn the answers to questions that dental office managers frequently ask.
“Dr. Simon speaks from the heart, is humble, and shares advice that every dentist and business owner can either relate to or find hope in.”
- RITA ZAMORA
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