Sidekick - Spring 2013 - (Page 70)

A New Model for an Old Practice Think of an open road on a sunny, clear day—anything is possible and a brilliant future lies just ahead of you. Now picture what you’re driving. Are GARY KADI If you’re driving an extinct model, it’s likely that you fall in the 99%; essentially, the practice is running you when you should be running your practice. you in a brand-new 2013 Corvette or a barely running 1950 Cadillac? The truth is that 1950s cars don’t belong on the road today. After all, old cars were not made for 2013 roads, many don’t even have seatbelts. In vehicles like this, drivers are simply not getting from point A to B efficiently, safely, and cost effectively. The reality is that 99% of dental practices are like old, rickety Cadillacs. Countless doctors and teams are missing the plethora of opportunities and potential successes available to them on an “open road” because they’re driving an outdated model. They experience an astronomical amount of breakdowns along the way ranging from low team morale, low case acceptance, high turnover, leaking cash flow, and too many patients who are reliant on insurance and resist paying out of their pocket. If you’re driving an extinct model, it’s likely that you fall in the 99%; essentially, the practice is running you when you should be running your practice. Are you ready to make a complete contextual shift that will have your patients lining up for treatment, regardless of the cost? Are you ready for your spouse to be asking you what to do with your new, giant windfall of cash? Enter the new model for an old practice. Currently, only 2% of dentists retire financially free, meaning their assets generate more income than needed to pay for their liabilities. There is no reason that this percentage should remain so small. Now that we’re in a brand new year, it’s time for you and your team to shift from just being 70 Sidekick | Spring 2013 busy to being outcome-oriented. Stop acting within the constraints of a plainly written job description and be proactive about your intentions with clear accountabilities that will make you and your team more effective. It’s time to trade in that dumpy Cadillac from the 1950s for something better – maybe a Porsche Hybrid. As long as it is a model that is sleek, modern, sustainable, high quality, and socially conscious, then you’re on your way to a better, healthier, and more successful 2013. For more information on how to move up to a new model, call NextLevel Practice at (212) 388-1712 or visit www.CompleteHealthDentistry.com http://www.CompleteHealthDentistry.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Sidekick - Spring 2013

Sidekick - Spring 2013
Table of Contents
Boulder Dental Designs
Featured Designs
Are You Happy with the Quality and Quantity of Your Patient Base?
Digital X-ray— Everything I Didn’t Know I Wanted
Creating Great First Impressions with Office Design
The High Cost of Old Technology
When I See You Smile
Making the Switch to E4D for a Better Fit
Buzz Nabers Dental Studio 304
Understanding Credit Card Processing Rates
A Growing Family—Two Winning Announcements from i-CAT
Kalman Oral Surgery & Implant Center
A New Model for an Old Practice
TechCentral
Henry Schein Service
Henry Schein Financial Services
Privileges
Professional Practice Transitions
ProRepair

Sidekick - Spring 2013