The Truth About Dentistry

Back in 2021 we reviewed our first year using Dental Monitoring and what we loved about it. Now, 4 years of using Dental Monitoring later and we are still so happy with the decision to implement this product. We have learned lots over the last 4 years and we wanted to share this with you today. Together we will discuss:

• The benefits to your practice to implement Dental Monitoring.
• Mistakes we've made and how you can avoid making the same.
• Pro-tips to best practices.

IF YOU want a DEEPER DIVE, we have just the thing!  We have recently launched our 6 Module Modern Dentist Challenge!  Here we provide more insight into ALL the systems I use at my office and how we make it happen. For more info, Click HERE!   As always, I would LOVE and appreciate if you would RATE and REVIEW this podcast and don’t forget it TAG me @drpeggybown on IG and please remember to hit the FOLLOW button!  Peggy xox

One of the questions I get asked frequently is "How did you make the switch from GP to Cosmetic dentist?". And the truth is, there was no rule book on how to make this switch. But through my trial and error, I feel I know exactly what changes brought me to this point of my career. And now through this podcast and my Modern Dentist courses, I hope I will be able to share my journey and insights to help you have a more meaningful and passionate dental career. In today's episode we discuss:

• The importance of marketing your work and how.
• Scheduling your chair to accomodate cosmetic patients.
• Continued education to bolster your skills.

IF YOU want a DEEPER DIVE, we have just the thing!  We have recently launched our 6 Module Modern Dentist Challenge!  Here we provide more insight into ALL the systems I use at my office and how we make it happen. For more info, Click HERE!   As always, I would LOVE and appreciate if you would RATE and REVIEW this podcast and don’t forget it TAG me @drpeggybown on IG and please remember to hit the FOLLOW button!  Peggy xox

As Dr. Bob Barkley once said in the 1970s, "The goal of dentistry is to make the patient worse at the slowest possible rate". Dentistry is not a perfect science. Any time we have to touch a tooth, all we are doing is slowing down a train already in motion. So the #1 mistake you can make as a dentist is to be a bad communicator. You will always fail someone's expectations IF you haven't properly managed them. This podcast is my letter to anyone who needs to hear this, and can hopefully save them from learning the hard way as many dental professionals do.

Have you ever wanted to try your own team TRAINING DAY, but not sure where to start?  Grab our FREE Amazing Race Starter Pack for templates and topic ideas to get your team motivated!  Click the LINK HERE! IF YOU want a DEEPER DIVE, we have just the thing!  We have recently launched our 6 Module Modern Dentist Challenge!  Here we provide more insight into ALL the systems I use at my office and how we make it happen. For more info, Click HERE!   As always, I would LOVE and appreciate if you would RATE and REVIEW this podcast and don’t forget it TAG me @drpeggybown on IG and please remember to hit the FOLLOW button!  Peggy xox

As dentists, we know that we can only be as strong as our team. So making sure we take the time to come together and reconnect on the clinic's on-goings is such a vital role to a healthy business. And I really feel that our team has figured out the secret sauce to a productive and high energy team meeting. Today we will discuss:

• Planning your team meeting.
• The perfect template for a stellar meeting every month.
• A simple and effective way to get your team envigorated for the day ahead!

Have you ever wanted to try your own team TRAINING DAY, but not sure where to start?  Grab our FREE Amazing Race Starter Pack for templates and topic ideas to get your team motivated!  Click the LINK HERE! IF YOU want a DEEPER DIVE, we have just the thing!  We have recently launched our 6 Module Modern Dentist Challenge!  Here we provide more insight into ALL the systems I use at my office and how we make it happen. For more info, Click HERE!   As always, I would LOVE and appreciate if you would RATE and REVIEW this podcast and don’t forget it TAG me @drpeggybown on IG and please remember to hit the FOLLOW button!  Peggy xox

I recently received a text from a good friend who was hearing from other colleagues in her area that her friends are "having trouble with the economy" which has led to their chairs being empty. I gave this a lot of thought and decided it could make a great podcast. Because while the economy can play a factor of the equation, it is never the whole picture. I believe that if you look at what you can control, you might be shocked to find that there are many things you can do to keep your chairs full that have nothing to do with the economy. Today's podcast we will discuss:

- Differentiation in a crowded market. How to show up as a unique experience that patients desire.

- Marketing as a MUST and why it is so closely tied to expanding your clinic's patient base in the community.

- Systems to help fill your chairs NOW without burning out your team.

Have you ever wanted to try your own team TRAINING DAY, but not sure where to start?  Grab our FREE Amazing Race Starter Pack for templates and topic ideas to get your team motivated!  Click the LINK HERE! IF YOU want a DEEPER DIVE, we have just the thing!  We have recently launched our 6 Module Modern Dentist Challenge!  Here we provide more insight into ALL the systems I use at my office and how we make it happen. For more info, Click HERE!   As always, I would LOVE and appreciate if you would RATE and REVIEW this podcast and don’t forget it TAG me @drpeggybown on IG and please remember to hit the FOLLOW button!  Peggy xox

Most of us do not suffer from having too few clients, the problem is one of quality not quantity. And we will sometimes attempt to compensate by adding more clients.

If we are to build a lucrative clinic with patients who appreciate our work, we need to work at creating great patient relationships. These bonds are formed when we educate and find out what the patient cares about.  If the patient doesn’t care about a problem, chances are you haven't engaged them enough. This approach does a couple of things:
1. Find more of the treatments that patients need.
2. Find patients who want treatment.
3. Save time when the Dr is in the room - patient already engaged - has co-identified and “sees the problem”.
4. Build trust and rapport with patients.
5. Utilize the value of the technology we have invested financially in, in order to help more patients.

Have you ever wanted to try your own team TRAINING DAY, but not sure where to start?  Grab our FREE Amazing Race Starter Pack for templates and topic ideas to get your team motivated!  Click the LINK HERE! IF YOU want a DEEPER DIVE, we have just the thing!  We have recently launched our 6 Module Modern Dentist Challenge!  Here we provide more insight into ALL the systems I use at my office and how we make it happen. For more info, Click HERE!   As always, I would LOVE and appreciate if you would RATE and REVIEW this podcast and don’t forget it TAG me @drpeggybown on IG and please remember to hit the FOLLOW button!  Peggy xox

If you feel ready to jump into the world of sleep medicine, it can give you a sense of imposter syndrome when you first start doing your consultations. That's why having a solid system with your team will always make you feel more confident. Diagnostics and asking the right questions will give you the entry point you need into having the right conversations with your patients. Show off your skills and get them to understand the value of a good night's sleep! In today's episode we discuss:

• Intake forms & pre-consultation evaluation.
• Sleep tests & conversations.
• The importance of connection to family doctors and other health specialists.

Have you ever wanted to try your own team TRAINING DAY, but not sure where to start?  Grab our FREE Amazing Race Starter Pack for templates and topic ideas to get your team motivated!  Click the LINK HERE! IF YOU want a DEEPER DIVE, we have just the thing!  We have recently launched our 6 Module Modern Dentist Challenge!  Here we provide more insight into ALL the systems I use at my office and how we make it happen. For more info, Click HERE!   As always, I would LOVE and appreciate if you would RATE and REVIEW this podcast and don’t forget it TAG me @drpeggybown on IG and please remember to hit the FOLLOW button!  Peggy xox

Maybe one of the hardest aesthetic concerns in dentistry is masking a large black triangle while still delivering natural looking results. But with some great additions to your tool belt, you can conquer anything! In today's episode we discuss:

• The importance of a planned approach.
• The Bioclear system and how we can tweak it for our advantage.
• Tips for adding character to teeth in a simple way.

Have you ever wanted to try your own team TRAINING DAY, but not sure where to start?  Grab our FREE Amazing Race Starter Pack for templates and topic ideas to get your team motivated!  Click the LINK HERE! IF YOU want a DEEPER DIVE, we have just the thing!  We have recently launched our 6 Module Modern Dentist Challenge!  Here we provide more insight into ALL the systems I use at my office and how we make it happen. For more info, Click HERE!   As always, I would LOVE and appreciate if you would RATE and REVIEW this podcast and don’t forget it TAG me @drpeggybown on IG and please remember to hit the FOLLOW button!  Peggy xox

Although I am obsessed with marketing, believe it or not, not all dentists love doing social media! And even for a self-proclaimed marketing addict, I even struggled to keep the consistency in my marketing for a long time. But what I have learned is that your team can be a huge asset IF you know how to get them excited to help out! In today's episode I discuss the tips and tricks I have learned that have really made my team a big part of the content creation process.

Having clearance for composite bonding is one of the most important things you can do to have long lasting work that your patients are happy with for years to come. However, not all patients are willing to go the ortho route, or aren't even good candidates for orthondontics! That is why I have been using the vertical bite technique with increasing frequency through the years, because it just works. Today we will discuss:

• Theory behind increasing the vertical bite and how that helps us as clinicians.
• How to determine your ideal candidates.
• Tips on how to get started with vertical bite changes at your clinic.

Have you ever wanted to try your own team TRAINING DAY, but not sure where to start?  Grab our FREE Amazing Race Starter Pack for templates and topic ideas to get your team motivated!  Click the LINK HERE! IF YOU want a DEEPER DIVE, we have just the thing!  We have recently launched our 6 Module Modern Dentist Challenge!  Here we provide more insight into ALL the systems I use at my office and how we make it happen. For more info, Click HERE!   As always, I would LOVE and appreciate if you would RATE and REVIEW this podcast and don’t forget it TAG me @drpeggybown on IG and please remember to hit the FOLLOW button!  Peggy xox

In the past 6 months I have had the opportunity to join two incredible multidisciplinary clinics in my province, New Brunswick. These types of clinics are on the rise in rural areas so that these communities can attact various health services that they would otherwise not be able to draw in. Today's episode is a reflection on what my experience has been working with these groups, and how I believe they can benefit other dentists!

Have you ever wanted to try your own team TRAINING DAY, but not sure where to start?  Grab our FREE Amazing Race Starter Pack for templates and topic ideas to get your team motivated!  Click the LINK HERE! IF YOU want a DEEPER DIVE, we have just the thing!  We have recently launched our 6 Module Modern Dentist Challenge!  Here we provide more insight into ALL the systems I use at my office and how we make it happen. For more info, Click HERE!   As always, I would LOVE and appreciate if you would RATE and REVIEW this podcast and don’t forget it TAG me @drpeggybown on IG and please remember to hit the FOLLOW button!  Peggy xox

WHITER TEETH - The #1 patient sought-after cosmetic treatment. This affordable treatment has a complicated history of sensistivity and lack-lustre results. I have offered whitening services for most of my career, with varying results from each product I have tried. In today's episode we discuss:

• Creating expectations with your patients about results
• In-Office vs Take-Home use
• Concerns and solutions for sensitivity

As a dentist, I cannot have more gratitude for my assistants and all of the work they put in behind the scenes and when I am not in the room to ensure successful appointments and patient satisfaction. I especially value their insights into our new patient consultation appointments and have put together a list of super star qualities I have seen in my assistant. I hope that by listening to this podcast, you and your assistant can improve your verbal and non-verbal communication to deliver an exceptional experience to your patients.

Every year I like to do a round up of my favourite tools I'm bringing from the previous year into the new one. These 5 tools have totally changed the game and help my clinic perform at the next level.

Have you ever wanted to try your own team TRAINING DAY, but not sure where to start?  Grab our FREE Amazing Race Starter Pack for templates and topic ideas to get your team motivated!  Click the LINK HERE! IF YOU want a DEEPER DIVE, we have just the thing!  We have recently launched our 6 Module Modern Dentist Challenge!  Here we provide more insight into ALL the systems I use at my office and how we make it happen. For more info, Click HERE!   As always, I would LOVE and appreciate if you would RATE and REVIEW this podcast and don’t forget it TAG me @drpeggybown on IG and please remember to hit the FOLLOW button!  Peggy xox

You've just really impressed your client in their consult, but will what comes next hold the same value? The simple truth is, a weak closing can really harm your patient's first impression of you. If they feel like they are leaving with a shakey idea of what comes next, and a unprepared treatment coordinator who has more questions than answers, then your consult really wasn't as successful as you may have thought. Today we discuss:

• Making sure all your bases are covered before you leave the consultation.
• Strong communication between doctor, assistant, and treatment coordinator.
• Issuing treatment plans and ideal follow-up protocols.

Have you ever wanted to try your own team TRAINING DAY, but not sure where to start?  Grab our FREE Amazing Race Starter Pack for templates and topic ideas to get your team motivated!  Click the LINK HERE! IF YOU want a DEEPER DIVE, we have just the thing!  We have recently launched our 6 Module Modern Dentist Challenge!  Here we provide more insight into ALL the systems I use at my office and how we make it happen. For more info, Click HERE!   As always, I would LOVE and appreciate if you would RATE and REVIEW this podcast and don’t forget it TAG me @drpeggybown on IG and please remember to hit the FOLLOW button!  Peggy xox

Sometimes as dentists, we run into children who need restorative work and we are their last hope. Now I'm not sure how it works in your area, but in New Brunswick, our children are looking at a 6-12 month waiting period for OR sedation. So being able to quell anxieties and get control of the paediatric appointment is crucial. In this epidsode I discuss:

• How to get your patient's focus back.
• Verbiage for talking with kids in fear.
• Prepping your parents to be your ally in the operatory.

Have you ever wanted to try your own team TRAINING DAY, but not sure where to start?  Grab our FREE Amazing Race Starter Pack for templates and topic ideas to get your team motivated!  Click the LINK HERE! IF YOU want a DEEPER DIVE, we have just the thing!  We have recently launched our 6 Module Modern Dentist Challenge!  Here we provide more insight into ALL the systems I use at my office and how we make it happen. For more info, Click HERE!   As always, I would LOVE and appreciate if you would RATE and REVIEW this podcast and don’t forget it TAG me @drpeggybown on IG and please remember to hit the FOLLOW button!  Peggy xox

Today I bring to you my new mini-series called Marketing Moments! This will be a segment I do that focuses on new marketing and social media trends & developments that I learn about or experiments I have done with my own platforms that have been really successful. Today’s moment is about a recent contest we did on my Instagram with a local business and the amazing results we were able to achieve. After dissecting what made this contest SO remarkable, I have found a few key details that made this contest such a raging success. Today I will discuss:

• Best give-away prizes to get a wide reach.
• Interacting with contestants
• Making the most of your new found eyes