Chair Time Blog / Leadership

"That was pretty good for a girl." According to Dr. Mary Martin, comments like this (from patients) were common when she entered dentistry 30 years ago. And the sexism was …

The 5:30am alarm bell rings to get you out of bed and ready for work. Your level of motivation (and even inspiration) in this moment directly affects your practice. We …

Do all of your team members have straight teeth? If not, it might be time to make them an advocate for the treatment you want to sell. If any of …

Who are you as a dentist? When a new patient sits down for a consultation, what is your demeanor like? It’s important to be consciously aware of how you present …

Daniel Rubinshtein isn't your typical dentist. This one has a strong presence on social media and is something of an Internet celebrity. His accounts feature Vines where he slo-mo walks …

First impressions really are essential in the dental profession. Cleanliness, reliability, and a sense of personalized care can go a long way to making your practice desirable in the eyes …

Fifteen years ago, patients received dentist referrals from loved ones. Now, potential patients can form an opinion about your practice after reading reviews on Yelp and Google+. Since you can …

In my previous post on cosmetic dentistry (here), I discussed the benefits of offering teeth whitening to your patients as an incentive to commit to more treatment. Now, I’ll get …

If you’re looking for patients who have opportunities for esthetic changes, the best place to start is in the group of patients that you already have. In this post, I …

In addition to the fifteen-minute morning huddle, it’s critical to meet with your team for a longer period of time on a monthly basis. Every step you take to become …