Can poker strategies make you a better orthodontist?

Imagine sitting across from a poker pro. You think you’re just playing cards, but they’re watching your every move, reading your every tell. What if you could bring that same level of insight into your orthodontic practice?

In this episode, I sit down with Ty Ramsey, a 2nd time-returning champion of the podcast. He is a seasoned dental industry expert and an accomplished amateur poker player.

Ty shares how the skills that have won him poker tournaments can also help you win in practice management. From understanding the importance of patience and discipline to mastering the art of reading people, Ty’s insights could be the ace up your sleeve.

So, how does all this translate to orthodontics?

It’s all about understanding the human element. In the same way, a poker player studies their opponents’ tells, an orthodontist must learn to read their patients’ concerns, anxieties, and expectations.

We also talk about the concept of motivational interviewing - a technique that could change how you approach patient consultations.

Listen now and discover the strategies that could take your practice to the next level.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)
Ty Ramsey’s poker background (00:28)
Patience and discipline as key poker and business skills (08:42)
Reading people in poker and patient interactions (17:16)
Presenting the investment in treatment to patients (23:22)
The concept of motivational interviewing (26:23)
Importance of co-diagnosis in healthcare (30:37)

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