Patients care about their teeth. They want dentists who care, too. We’ve heard the same stories over and over from patients who went to DSO offices. They thought the dentists cared because…
“They gave me a goodie bag!”
“They scheduled me the next morning!”
“They complimented my outfit!”
After a while, patients don’t feel like patients anymore. They feel like numbers in a system. DSOs will take anyone who walks through the door. With that business model, do you think they actually care?
Your practice is different. You don’t just fill cavities, install crowns and extract teeth. You want to know if a patient is in pain, and if so, how that affects their quality of life. When they walk into the exam room, you want to know their goals for oral health, whether it’s to sleep better at night, enjoy their favorite foods or smile with pride.
It’s hard for patients to see the difference between a DSO and a private practice. If they choose you, it’s for a good reason. Never stop showing how much you care!
Thought about selling to a DSO? Think again! Kirk sits down with Dr. Barrett Straub and Dr. Jeff Osborne to discuss why the future is bright for private practice owners. Listen to the FULL podcast episode here!
Kirk Behrendt is a renowned consultant and speaker in the dental industry, known for his expertise in helping dentists create better practices and better lives. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Kirk has dedicated his professional life to optimizing the best systems and practices in dentistry. Kirk has been a featured speaker at every major dental meeting in the United States. His company, ACT Dental, has consistently been ranked as one of the top dental consultants in Dentistry Today's annual rankings for the past 10 years. In addition, ACT Dental was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc Magazine, appearing on their Inc 5000 list. Kirk's motivational skills are widely recognized in the dental industry. Dr. Peter Dawson of The Dawson Academy has referred to Kirk as "THE best motivator I have ever heard." Kirk has also assembled a trusted team of advisor experts who work with dentists to customize individual solutions that meet their unique needs. When he's not motivating dentists and their teams, Kirk enjoys coaching his children's sports teams and spending time with his amazing wife, Sarah, and their four children, Kinzie, Lily, Zoe, and Bo.
