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Jan 16 / Dr. Dennis Hartlieb

Ep. 55: Playing as a Team in Dentistry

About the Sharecast

In this episode, our host Dr. Dennis Hartlieb shares some insight on running his own dental practice, and how his team operates effectively. He discusses the importance of core values and mission statements so that everyone is aligned and working towards providing the best dentistry they can to their patients.

Dr. Hartlieb also puts an emphasis on his favorite Michigan football coach's "The team, the team, the team" mentality in this episode.

In this episode, you'll hear:

1:14 Michigan football coach, Bo Schembechler's old school coaching style
4:03 How to create a healthy internal culture in a workplace
5:44 Why establishing and sharing core values with your team is critical to success
9:00 That dedicated team members are essential for growth
10:07 How to provide the best dentistry we can offer with teamwork

Dennis Hartlieb, DDS, AAACD

Dr. Hartlieb is the founder & CEO of Dental Online Training. Dr. Hartlieb is an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), a MEMBER of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and he runs a full-time cosmetic and restorative practice in Chicago.

Dr. Hartlieb is the host of the Dental Online Training Sharecast which you can find wherever you listen to podcasts.

Additional Resources

On-demand Dental Training Vs. Traditional In-Person Dental Training:
Pandemic and extreme circumstances aside, online dental training courses will continue to be a viable option for dentists of all learning levels that are looking for high value dental training courses on a budget.
Mentoring, Partnerships, and Continuing Education:
Dr. Kinzer and Dr. Hartlieb talk about why partnerships can be both important and beneficial, and Gregg shares about the Spear Education program and his role in it.
Top 10 Mistakes Young Dentists Make:
In this Sharecast, learn about many of the mistakes that the young dentist makes when discussing treatment with their patients.
Dentist and Hygienist Collaboration for Team Success and Practice Profitability:
In this webinar Sarah Varney, a hygienist with 30 years in the business, discusses the realities of building a successful hygiene practice, within the general dental practice.
How to Build Dedicated Teams:
In this webinar, Hospitality and Service expert Todd Williams shares how we can develop dedicated teams to better serve our patients in our busy dental practices.

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Day 1 (8 - 4 pm CST)

Erosion and wear – the why and the how
Adding length to teeth – when is it safe
Opening VDO to compensate for lost tooth structure – where to begin
Records visit and key points you need to understand before you start
The smile – the 7 strategic points to consider when evaluating the smile
Anterior tooth shape, morphology
Clinical case review
Upper Putty matrix construction
Build lingual incisal wall with putty matrix #6 - #11/ Upper anteriors
Full contour build-up #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, shape and polish/ Upper anteriors

Day 2 (8 - 2 pm CST)

Who – which patients are candidates
Why – explaining to patients the value of the prototype
How – step-by-step techniques to maximize predictability, efficiency and success
Getting to Yes: conversations with patients about esthetic and reconstructive dentistry
The ‘Smile Preview’ – techniques to show the possibilities
Lower Putty matrix construction
Build lingual incisal wall with putty matrix #22 - #27 / lower anteriors
Build-up #22 - #27, shape and polish / lower anteriors
Build-up lower occlusal posteriors
Demonstration of Smile Preview