Episode 67 | Interview with Dr. Betsy Bakeman Part 1
Jul 9, 2024
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Dr. Betsy Bakeman shares her journey in dentistry, discussing roles as president of AARD and AACD, healthy work boundaries, patient referrals, and showcasing skills to the community. Insights on balancing work and family life, growing practices through referral relationships and marketing strategies are highlighted.
Establishing healthy work boundaries is crucial for dental professionals to maintain balance and prevent burnout.
Building strong patient referrals with specialists can be achieved through personal communication and showcasing quality dentistry work.
Continuous focus on clinical proficiency, mastering techniques, and pursuing further education are key elements for ensuring patient satisfaction and attracting referrals.
Deep dives
Dr. Betsy Bakeman's Journey Into Dentistry
Dr. Betsy Bakeman shares her journey into dentistry, starting from high school where she discovered her passion for dentistry through a dental hygienist's influence. Despite humble beginnings, coming from a large family of 12 children, she navigated her path towards becoming a dentist, beginning with a co-op program in high school and further education to pursue her goal.
Building a Practice Within a Practice
Dr. Bakeman discusses her experience of building a practice within a practice, highlighting the importance of growing a patient pool even while working as an associate. By taking on challenging cases and delivering high-quality dentistry, she attracted referrals and established her presence in the dental community through personal communication and showcasing her work.
Strategies for Practice Growth and Marketing
She emphasizes the significance of understanding what you want in a practice and communicating it effectively. Dr. Bakeman shares marketing tactics, like sending personalized notes, before-and-after case photos to specialists, and creating referral books of successful cases to attract patients. These strategies not only built her practice but also fostered strong relationships within the dental community.
Nurturing Patient Referrals and Clinical Excellence
Dr. Bakeman underscores the importance of clinical proficiency and delivering exceptional dentistry to ensure patient satisfaction. By focusing on mastering techniques, photography skills, and continuous learning through courses, she established a reputation for quality care, leading to a significant inflow of patient referrals from specialists. This dedication to clinical excellence has been instrumental in her practice's success.
Closing Remarks and Future Episodes
As the conversation concludes, Dr. Dennis Hartley invites listeners to stay tuned for the second part of the interview with Dr. Betsy Bakeman, highlighting the insights shared in this episode and previewing upcoming content. He encourages listeners to engage with Dental Online Training further through their website, DOTHandsOn.com, and invites them to share the podcast with colleagues for more enriching discussions on dentistry.
In this two-part interview, Dr. Dennis Hartlieb sits down with Dr. Betsy Bakeman to delve into her journey in dentistry. They discuss her roles as president of the AARD and AACD, her private practice experience, and her teaching position at the Kois Center.
They also offer valuable insights on establishing healthy work boundaries, building strong patient referrals with specialists, and effectively showcasing your skills to the community.
