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Marketing Today (vs. Tomorrow) article by Deborah Druey, MBA

-published in the Winter 2010 edition of the Georgia Academy of General Dentistry Explorer   (www.gagd.org) Jay Abraham, author of “Getting Everything You Can Out of All You’ve Got: 21 Ways You Can Out-Think, Out-Perform, and Out-Earn the Competition” tells us there are 3 ways to grow your business: 1. Get more new clients 2. Get more [...]

CONGRATULATIONS LAURA!!

THE VOTES ARE IN!  LAURA GARDNER IS THE WINNER OF OUR SYMPHONY DENTAL ESSAY CONTEST!    With over 250 votes, we know that Laura captured the essence of the “Human Side of Dentistry” with her message about compassionate care and and empathy for her patients.  THANK YOU LAURA FOR YOUR WONDERFUL ESSAY!        A Special Thank [...]

IPAD Team Essay Contest Update

The essays are in!  Thanks and congrats to our participants!  Following are our finalists, Jessica, Laura and Sharon.  Please read their essays and vote on your favorite one.  You may only vote once. We will announce the winner of the IPAD on New Years’ Eve, December 31, 2010.  The IPAD will be awarded on January [...]

Sharon’s Essay

 “The Human Side of Dentistry”  For decades, dentistry has been tainted with negative exposure. The drill noises, cost of treatment, and painful procedures were many reasons why people were scarce to attend. They would rather endure a 3-hour medical appointment than a quick visit to the family dentist. It was like pulling teeth to get [...]

Laura’s Essay

Do Unto Thy Patient / the Human Side of Dentistry By Laura Gardner  I can think of few other situations in life where one is more vulnerable than when in the dental chair.  Perhaps another time would be when writing an essay to be judged by many. .. It especially tugs at my heartstrings when [...]

Jessica’s Essay

The Human Side of Dentistry By Jessica Jordan  Hearing the word Periodontist can cause your eyebrow to raise. It can be overwhelming to find out that you have a deteriorating gum and bone problem and that now you must leave your family dentist of fifteen years to now go see the “specialist”. I have had [...]

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WIN AN IPAD! Symphony Dental Team Member Essay Contest

The People in Dentistry make the Difference….   from  Symphony Dental and ILovemyDentalTeam.com FOR DENTAL TEAM MEMBERS ONLY Submit a 1,000 word essay with a message to Dental Patients everywhere  …  Topic: “The Human Side of Dentistry”  Contest submissions due by 12/20/10 Our Team of Advisors will review submissions and post the top 3 on Facebook [...]

October is National Dental Hygiene Month – Have You Hugged Your Dental Hygienist Today?

The Dental Community celebrates National Dental Hygiene Month to increase awareness of good oral hygiene and promote healthy smiles. Your Dental Hygienist is your partner in keeping your pearly whites squeeky clean – schedule your next appointment and give her (or him) a hug to say THANKS!

Recent GA Academy of General Dentistry Article

 Social Media Marketing – Can “Widgets” and “Pokes” really help your Practice Grow?  As we blast into a new era of marketing, it seems that the bar has been raised. Our prospects are looking for a new symbol of “coolness” – nearly all marketing media, including print advertising, television and radio ads, direct mail and [...]

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