The Madow Center for Dental Practice Success

Questions your receptionist asked patients. Does your receptionist have questions like these asked to your patients?

Sometimes we’ve been saying the same phrases in our practices for so many years that they just roll off of our tongues subconsciously. Here’s a little “Say this, not that” to help wake you up!

What is the ONE trait that most successful dentists share? Excellent clinical abilities are crucial of course, but that’s not it. Being a good leader is super-important, but without this trait, it’s much more difficult to be one. And strangely, it may not even be excellent business skills, although you sure need that.

There’s so much more to our patients than where they work, what type of insurance they have, and that gnarly MODBL amalgam on tooth # 30. And getting to know them as a real person and not just a set of teeth goes a long way towards all of the things we want – treatment plan acceptance, generating referrals, etc…

There’s a huge mistake that dentists will make this morning. Getting to your office just a few minutes before the first patient is scheduled.

Imposter Syndrome is “a psychological occurrence in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud. 

Do you dream about your teeth falling out? A new study has revealed what the most common dream is in every country, and dental people need to take notice!

According to industry publication “Becker’s Dental Review,” these five numbers are making dentists nervous. My comments are in blue. 1. Eleven. 11 percent of dentists plan to retire in the next two years. If you’re in the eleven percent, NOW …

A question to ask your patients other than where they work. Your job be more fun, make people happy, AND grow your practice!

NFTs are all over the news these days, and believe it or not, they have important implications for your dental practice. Some say they are great investments, others say they are the future of collectibles, and of course many think they …

Are you thinking like a dentist? As dentists, we want to do really accurate and thorough examinations on our patients.

Find out the difference in languages from US vs. England when the phrase “bloody prophy” is said in your dental practice or office.

Check out these banned phrases for dental practice offices for 2022. You will probably want to print these out and share with staff.

You won’t believe what happened at my physician’s office! Dr. Madow shares his experience to teach us about our dental office.

Here is a breakdown of people who say they just love dentists…. well not exactly. Read more about this topic from Dr. Madow.