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Practice Pyramid Matrix:

Patients first, practice second, players on the team third....

When questions arise on what or how the practice should do something, run it through this matrix for better answers.

Your host,

John Buzza

Download the huddle here: Team Huddle for 6/8

If you want a better answer, ask a better question.

If you find yourself asking the same question, out loud or internally, not getting the answers you want or need, refine your questions. Also, ask it with the applicable frame of mind. Ask owner questions when you are in an owner's state of mind.

Your host,

John Buzza

Download the huddle here: Team Huddle for 6/15

If you had a Board of Directors of your practice, would they renew or extend your contract?

What would you do if you were hired today to run the practice and you were not the only owner? What would the other owners expect of you?

Your host,

John Buzza

Download the huddle here: Team Huddle for 6/22

When managing others, praise in public, refine in private.

Your host,

John Buzza

Download the huddle here: Team Huddle for 6/29

This is part 2 of the Oral Cancer Series with Dr. Jonathan A. Bregman.

This week we share part 2 of a 3-part series on Oral Cancer with Dr. Jonathan Bregman, including an Action Plan Outline you can refer to (all shared from the GOLD Practice Network, http://www.mydentalchannel.com/now)

You can listen to this now: The Oral Cancer Series With Dr. Jonathan Bregman

(and please download the Action Plan that goes along with each step of the series here,

http://www.mydentalchannel.com/huddles/MyDentalChannel-Bregman-Guide.pdf )

Dr. Bregman has a new blog, http://www.oralcanceraware.com, in which he shares stories from this important subject.

Part 2.  What is the new/changed target population for oral cancer screening?

1. Who we screened ten years ago: by age, gender, risk factors
2. Who do we screen now: age, gender, risk factors
3. The new epidemic and how it has changed early oral cancer detection

Did you know:

1. Diagnoses of oral cancer are growing from 9 to 11%, so almost 1 out of 10 of your patients is likely affected;

2. Oral cancer causes twice as many deaths per year as cervical cancer

3. We have a growing ability to catch it early.

4. You will be saving lives.

This interview is so important to understand the importance of oral cancer detection, and several challenges to clients you might not know of...yet.

It is our pleasure to share this series with you to help your practice grow, improve, and prosper in these challenging times.

The entire interview (available to
GOLD Practice Members only--LINK this to sales page) is available to our Members.

I hope you enjoy this as much as our GOLD Members are right now...

Sincerely,

John Buzza

http://www.mydentalchannel.com/now

PS Be sure to check for part 3 coming next week. And remember to get your Action Plan Outline you can refer to (all shared from the GOLD Practice Network, http://www.mydentalchannel.com/now)

PPS The GOLD Digital Study Group now has over 35 members, see what all the buzz is about:
http://www.mydentalchannel.com/now

This is part 3 of the Oral Cancer Series with Dr. Jonathan A. Bregman.

This week we share part 3 of a 3-part series on Oral Cancer with Dr. Jonathan Bregman, including an Action Plan Outline you can refer to (all shared from the GOLD Practice Network, http://www.mydentalchannel.com/now)

You can listen to this now: The Oral Cancer Series With Dr. Jonathan Bregman

(and please download the Action Plan that goes along with each step of the series here,

http://www.mydentalchannel.com/huddles/MyDentalChannel-Bregman-Guide.pdf )

Dr. Bregman has a new blog, http://www.oralcanceraware.com, in which he shares stories from this important subject.

Part 3: What about the basic oral screening examination

1. What is the basic examination that we were all taught?
• Extra-oral
• Intra-oral
2. Who does the basic bimanual and visual examination under white (room/operatory) light?
• The new patient experience
• The preventive recare patient
3. Record keeping:
• What is and is not medico-legally sound
• Who records the information and how: protocols
• The new patient v the preventive recare patient

Did you know:

1. Diagnoses of oral cancer are growing from 9 to 11%, so almost 1 out of 10 of your patients is likely affected;

2. Oral cancer causes twice as many deaths per year as cervical cancer

3. We have a growing ability to catch it early.

4. You will be saving lives.

For those who would like the complete interviews with Dr. Bregman, please check out the GOLD Practice Network links below.

It is our pleasure to share this series with you to help your practice grow, improve, and prosper in these challenging times.

The entire interview (available to GOLD Practice Members only--LINK this to sales page) is available to our Members. I hope you enjoy this as much as our GOLD Members are right now...

Sincerely,

John Buzza

http://www.mydentalchannel.com/now

PS The GOLD Digital Study Group now has over 37members, see what all the buzz is about: http://www.mydentalchannel.com/now

This week we share part 3 of a 3-part series on Oral Cancer with Dr. Jonathan Bregman, including an Action Plan Outline you can refer to (all shared from the GOLD Practice Network, http://www.mydentalchannel.com/now)

You can listen to this now: The Oral Cancer Examination With Dr. Jonathan A. Bregman

(and please download the Action Plan that goes along with each step of the series here,

http://www.mydentalchannel.com/huddles/MyDentalChannel-Bregman-Guide.pdf )

Part 3: What about the basic oral screening examination

1. What is the basic examination that we were all taught?
• Extra-oral
• Intra-oral
2. Who does the basic bimanual and visual examination under white (room/operatory) light?
• The new patient experience
• The preventive recare patient
3. Record keeping:
• What is and is not medico-legally sound
• Who records the information and how: protocols
• The new patient v the preventive recare patient

For those who would like the complete interviews with Dr. Bregman, please check out the GOLD Practice Network links below.

It is our pleasure to share this series with you to help your practice grow, improve, and prosper in these challenging times.

The entire interview (available to GOLD Practice Members only) is available to our Members. I hope you enjoy this as much as our GOLD Members are right now...

Sincerely,

John Buzza

http://www.mydentalchannel.com/now

PS The GOLD Digital Study Group now has over 42 members, see what all the buzz is about: http://www.mydentalchannel.com/now

PPS Dr. Bregman has a new blog, http://www.oralcanceraware.com, in which he shares stories from this important subject.

Subject: Is Communication or Technical Skill more important to your dental practice?
Guest Expert: Lisa Philp of Transitions Online

Summary: Treatment Coordinators can help you with the 5 Engines and 21 Value Drivers that will make or break your business. In this classic interview from the GOLD Network, Lisa Philp shows you why communication is more important than technical skill to your dental practice, proven by studies and her rich experience in the industry.

• Download the audio interview here:
  http://content.screencast.com/users/MyDentalChannel/folders/MyDentalChannel/media/8de8894c-d5f4-4c51-967c-1320a47214dc/Lisa_Philp_presents_Treatment_Coordinator_Integration.mp3
• Download the Special Bonus Exercise (PDF) for you and your Team here
  http://www.mydentalchannel.com/pdfs/Lisa-Philp-Treatment-Coordinator-Integration-Guide.pdf
• On the Internet, please visit Lisa Philp presents Treatment Coordinator Integration for the complete interview
  http://www.screencast.com/t/3VdtU1n9b