209. Tal Morr, DMD, MSD - Managing Unhappy Patients & Building Your Reputation
Jan 31, 2024
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Tal Morr, DMD, MSD, a specialist in aesthetic dentistry, discusses managing unhappy patients in aesthetic restorative dentistry. They explore the benefits of analog dentistry and debunk misconceptions about digital dentistry. They also touch on financing services for dentists, the future of digital dentistry, and materials used in dental restorations.
Reaching out to colleagues and support networks in the dental profession is crucial for handling difficult situations and managing stress, allowing dentists to focus on their work.
Dealing with patient dissatisfaction in aesthetic restorative dentistry requires a thorough evaluation of concerns, offering to redo work at a fee based on factors like their relationship with the patient and family satisfaction.
Deep dives
The Importance of Seeking Help in Dentistry
The podcast highlights the significance of reaching out to colleagues and support networks in the dental profession. The speaker emphasizes the need to involve others to handle difficult situations and manage stress, allowing dentists to focus on their work. Seeking help from insurance providers and others in the dental community is essential in dealing with challenges and maintaining productivity.
Navigating Patient Dissatisfaction with Restorative Dentistry
The episode discusses the common issue of patient dissatisfaction with aesthetic restorative dentistry. The speaker recounts a personal experience of a patient expressing discontent shortly after initial approval. The dentist shares their approach, which involves thorough evaluation of the concerns and determining if any faults are present. Depending on the situation, they may offer to redo the work at a fee, considering factors such as their relationship with the family and patient satisfaction.
The Challenges and Rewards of Building a Dental Practice
The podcast delves into the difficulties faced by dentists, particularly in the early stages of building a practice. The speaker shares personal experiences of longer timelines to establish their reputation, the stress endured, and the sacrifices made. They stress the importance of persisting through discouragement and isolation, as success requires perseverance and time. The episode concludes by acknowledging that dentistry is a demanding profession that requires dedication, sacrifice, and a genuine love for the field.
Dr. Morr, a dentist in Miami Florida is the owner and founder of TMprosthodontics. He is a specialist in Aesthetic, Implant, and Complex Restorative Dentistry. After Graduating from the University of Florida with a BS degree in microbiology, he continued his education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a DMD degree. He went on to study at the University of Washington School of Dentistry where he received his Masters in the Science of Dentistry degree (MSD) and a certificate in Prosthodontics. Dr. Morr has over 24 years of experience in prosthodontics, the diagnosis and treatment of the deterioration of teeth and their supporting structures. He is known for his Comprehensive treatment Approach as he formulates and executes treatment plans that address not only the mouth, but also the face and jaw. Dr. morr has numerous publications in both textbooks and articles in the areas of Aesthetics, Porcelain Laminate Veneers, Dental mplants, and Complex Restorative Dentistry and Rehabilitation. Dr. Morr is a highly regarded speaker and Educator both Nationally and Internationally and he is considered a leader in the field and highly regarded for his contribution to the field of dentistry.
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