The Dentist’s Chair, Napoleon’s Battlefield, and Side by Side Leadership -Written by Dr. DeAngelo S. Webster Last weekend, I went to watch Ridley Scott’s new film Napoleon, a cinematic portrayal of the life of the French emperor and military icon, Napoleon Bonaparte. Widely regarded as one of the greatest military strategists of all time, Napoleon’s […]
Shakespearean Wisdom in Dental Care: The Role of Optimism
Shakespearean Wisdom in Dental Care The Role of Optimism -Written by Dr. DeAngelo S. Webster Recently, a unique social media post caught my attention – a poem that, when read from top to bottom, painted a picture of despair and negativity, yet when read in reverse, transformed into a message of hope and positivity. This […]
Improve Dentist Clinical Speed: Move Better, Not Faster
Improve Dentist Clinical Speed Move Better, Not Faster –Written By Dr. DeAngelo S. Webster Dentists often face pressure to enhance their clinical efficiency. Such improvements not only allow for greater productivity but also increase patient comfort—generally, the less time a patient spends with hands in their mouth, the happier the patient is. While some dentists […]
The Other Side of FFS: A Reality Check for Some Dentists
The Other Side of FFS A Reality Check for Some Dentists -Written by Dr. DeAngelo S. Webster Dr. Russell Shafer was the owner of a Fee-For-Service (FFS) dental practice and gave that up to become an In-Network dental practice. Since making this change his stress has gone down, he practices the way he wants, and […]
How I Negotiated Higher PPO Rates with Delta Dental
How I Negotiated Higher PPO Rates with Delta Dental -Written by Dr. DeAngelo S. Webster As dentists, we often wear many hats — from being medical professionals to business owners and, at times, even negotiators. One area where negotiation skills can significantly impact our financial health is in PPO Dental contracts. Surprisingly, there’s a misconception […]
