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Dental Unfiltered

Episode 27 - Debunking the Idea of an Ideal Patient

Jun 20, 2024
Dr. Andrew Vallo joins to challenge the 'ideal patient' concept in dentistry, emphasizing that any patient seeking treatment is valuable. They discuss debunking stereotypes, success not tied to location, closing Invisalign cases, and the importance of building rapport with all patients.
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Quick takeaways

  • Focus on serving various patient demographics without restrictive barriers.
  • Create an exceptional patient experience to maximize practice success.

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Debunking the Ideal Patient Concept

The podcast delves into debunking the concept of the ideal patient. It highlights how focusing on finding the perfect patient can lead to frustration and limits to growth. Instead, the emphasis is on becoming the ideal dentist for a wide range of patients. The discussion reflects on the digital ecosystem facilitating patients to choose the ideal dentist, stressing the flawed nature of seeking ideal patients.

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