Episodes

  • Why Dentists Need Holidays

    Why Dentists Need Holidays
    Jul 12 2021
    Over half of all dentists find it difficult to take time off, and it’s  over 75% for practice owners. Many dentists work through and do not take regular holidays or time off. That is just horrifying – a dentist who doesn’t take holidays is going to be tired, mentally stressed and less productive than one who does.   In this episode of The Cheeky Dentist Show I share my key strategies to taking holidays that work for you and your dental practice. Listen now to discover why holidays are so important to be a successful dentist.
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    38 mins
  • Reduce Stress Have Fun In Dentistry

    Reduce Stress Have Fun In Dentistry
    Jun 14 2021
    As dentists we are going to face highs and lows, tough times that challenge us and feel like they may break us. The problem arises when we constantly feel overwhelmed, stressed and unable to cope and motivate ourselves. This is when we need to stop and get real about how we are feeling and start to address where changes can be made.   I suffered from burnout during my career and despite all my best efforts and coping mechanisms there were times I came close to throwing in the towel and walking away from dentistry and life.   So in this show I share how I went form a burnout dentist to one who has fun and how you can make that happen too.
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    24 mins
  • Lessons From Kayaking For Dentists

    Lessons From Kayaking For Dentists
    May 17 2021
    What do kayaking and dentistry have in common?    Well after a recent kayaking adventure with my family I discovered there are a lot of lessons learn form kayaking that can be applied to dentistry and life.   Listen to the show and discover what these lessons are and how you can use them to take your dental practice to the next level.
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    16 mins
  • How To Be Confident At Sales To Increase Case Acceptance

    How To Be Confident At Sales To Increase Case Acceptance
    Apr 12 2021
    What instead of selling dentistry to our patients we are helping them?    Helping them to be free of dental disease, helping them to be out of pain, helping them to improve their smile, helping them on the road to better health, helping them to keep their teeth.    And in return for this help they pay you for your time and expertise.   You are helping NOT selling!!!   So here are some Cheeky Dentist tips to support you to be more confident and at ease with your sales process.
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    40 mins
  • How To Have Work Life Balance In Dentistry

    How To Have Work Life Balance In Dentistry
    Mar 15 2021
    So how do you improve your work life balance, especially if you are struggling to make enough money in your practice to cover your bills? Well firstly you have to change the way you work to be able to be more productive and effective, to have a team that backs you and helps you to run your office and to master all aspects of your business. Here are some steps you can take to improve your work life balance.
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    28 mins
  • How To Develop Leadership Skills As A Dentist

    How To Develop Leadership Skills As A Dentist
    Feb 15 2021
    Yes I know we are not all born leaders, when we went to dental school it was because we wanted to help people and we didn’t envisage ourself being business people, managers and team leaders. The good thing about leadership is it is something you can learn and develop so as to become a better and more inspirational leader to those around you.   So what can you do to improve your leadership skills?
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    44 mins
  • How To Make More Money In Your Dental Practice

    How To Make More Money In Your Dental Practice
    Jan 11 2021
    I don’t think as dentists we should settle for making ends meet we deserve to not only have a practice we enjoy but to be paid accordingly for our skills, care and expertise.   I can help you take charge of your finances so you can start enjoying your dentistry and your life again. In this episode, I’m going to share some tips with you to help you take back the reigns of your finances and be more in control of your money.
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    23 mins
  • How To Manage Your Time and Get More Done With Less Stress In Your Dental Office

    How To Manage Your Time and Get More Done With Less Stress In Your Dental Office
    Dec 14 2020
    Do you feel like all you ever do is work, do you feel like your appointment book controls you? Do you wish you had more time to do the things you want to do and not just the things you need to do?   Here’s some simple tips that can help you take back your time and what you do with it. And some of them even allow you to have  a life outside of the dental practice and have fun!!!
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    27 mins