Jan 16
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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.
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.
Dr. Hartlieb is the host of the Dental Online Training Sharecast which you can find wherever you listen to podcasts.
Additional Resources
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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)
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Erosion and wear – the why and the how
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Adding length to teeth – when is it safe
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Opening VDO to compensate for lost tooth structure – where to begin
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Records visit and key points you need to understand before you start
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The smile – the 7 strategic points to consider when evaluating the smile
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Anterior tooth shape, morphology
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Clinical case review
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Upper Putty matrix construction
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Build lingual incisal wall with putty matrix #6 - #11/ Upper anteriors
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Full contour build-up #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, shape and polish/ Upper anteriors
Day 2 (8 - 2 pm CST)
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Who – which patients are candidates
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Why – explaining to patients the value of the prototype
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How – step-by-step techniques to maximize predictability, efficiency and success
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Getting to Yes: conversations with patients about esthetic and reconstructive dentistry
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The ‘Smile Preview’ – techniques to show the possibilities
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Lower Putty matrix construction
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Build lingual incisal wall with putty matrix #22 - #27 / lower anteriors
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Build-up #22 - #27, shape and polish / lower anteriors
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Build-up lower occlusal posteriors
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Demonstration of Smile Preview