Comments on: Results Marketing for Dentists and Dental Practices

By: Ken Goodman

Ken Goodman — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:16:38 +0000

Bob McAlister takes what I think is an unfortunate name (thewealthydentist.com)literally, and why not. I’d suggest to Jim DuMolin that someone supposedly internet-savvy as yourself would realize the reach and power of Google and come up with a name that doesn’t rub the relative wealth of Dentists in the noses of a huge population of struggling middle and working class folks who do know how to use the internet. Why lump a dignified and noble profession in with the execs at AIG? And where is the response about GKAS day and all the other charitable giving both financial and in-kind, at home and abroad, that many, many dentists do every day, week, month and year. I would stack our profession up agaisnt any other for generosity and caring about their fellow citizens. I’d like to know the last time Bob M. worked at his job free for a day, or got paid virtually nothing because his employer was low on cash the way our patients often are. He wouldn’t work long for that employer. And while he’s at it, how about all the Dental Schools which could forgive all the student loans, Dental manufacturers and labs which could lower their prices so we could charge less, too? Unless, of course, Bob or one of his Friends and Family groups would get their wages cut and Job eliiniated as a result…

By: Jim Du Molin

Jim Du Molin — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:16:12 +0000

Duly noted. Thirty-six thousand dolars in production on one patient is impressive enough! We’re not trying to grab for credit where it is not due. Thanks for the note.

By: Kurt Whitlow

Kurt Whitlow — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:44:29 +0000

This has bugged me for a long time but Dr, X did not get a $36,000.00 profit from one patient he got $36000.00 in production. That’s phenomenal but you guys know better than to call it profit when the average dentist’s overhead is about 65%!!!

By: bob mc alister

bob mc alister — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:04:46 +0000

I live in mississippi and have been made more aware of the terrible lack of concern and care displayed by the dental professionals in general. Particularily , for those of the working class who have limited access to dentists who care . Limited incomes prevent lost from accessing the benefits, and a general attirude from the dentists of the cost to restore or save teeth as being “just that way”

I would propose that all these ‘wealthy dentists’ rejoice in their blessings by sharing their time and abilities and conducting one day of ‘free dental services’ to the general public. these clients should be treated in the same manner and with respect as those who represent all these outrageous claims of profits.

In a society such as ours, with our so called “do unto others’ basis, we should be ashamed of the lack of care and concern toward the less fortunate.

happy to respond if any one cares to do so

By: Steve Negelow,DDS

Steve Negelow,DDS — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:33:18 +0000

It is still a mystery to me how it has not become standard of care. It was an issue 25 years ago and now its back. There are loads of cheep ways to get real clean water. Get on the net, or even eBay.. You can adapt a hot tub unit to fit almost any dental unit or even the entire office…It doesn’t taste all that good, but isn’t everyone drinking bottled water. (Which is a hell of a lot more expensive than gas.)

By: John Dykstra

John Dykstra — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:02:46 +0000

What is the best way to get the speciality and general dentist to acknowledge the poor quality of dental water in their systems? If patients knew what was going on they would be running for the door and not spending what they are spending in dental care.