Success Strategies for Dental Practice Owners

Ep 67: Transforming Dentists into Effective Business Leaders Through Innovation

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"Our doctors go through an extensive course load of understanding inclusion and how to integrate that into their clinical care." - Rachel Karfeld

Rachel Karfeld, a pivotal figure at the Dawson Academy, spearheads the Complete Care program alongside Larry Gazardo, blending business insight with clinical prowess in dentistry. With her unique perspective as both a leader and a dental patient, Rachel champions the significance of fostering robust relationships between patients and dentists. Her vision is to cultivate dentists into proficient CEOs by focusing on system implementation and leadership development, ensuring the integration of Dawson's clinical philosophy into everyday practice. Under Rachel's guidance, the program has been instrumental in transforming dental practices by improving efficiency, increasing production, and enhancing patient interactions, ultimately elevating the quality of care provided.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Dawson Academy Complete Care Program integrates clinical philosophy into day-to-day operations of dental practices.
  • Effective financial management in dental practices is crucial for sustainable growth by managing overhead costs and production write-offs.
  • Expanding team-based courses in dental practices to include hygiene care for all team members can improve overall efficiency and patient care.
  • The Complete Care Dentistry Program led by Rachel Karfeld and Larry Gazardo merges business principles with clinical knowledge to transform dentists into CEOs.
  • Nurturing long-term relationships with patients and implementing strategies like targeted marketing can improve patient retention rates in dental practices.
  • The Complete Care Program focuses on system implementation, leadership development, and aligning the entire dental team with the clinical care approach.


    • Connect with Rachel Karfeld:
    https://thedawsonacademy.com/live-course/complete-care-consulting/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-karfeld-mba-72573b12/

    Connect with Stan Kinder:
    https://www.everythingdso.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-kinder-386ba0158/

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    Success Strategies for Dental Practice OwnersBy Stan Kinder