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The future is now, seven steps for making it happen.

J M de St Georges1

  • 1International Centre for Professional Development and Growth, Los Gatos, California.

Journal (Canadian Dental Association)
|November 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Dental practice management requires dentists to embrace risk-taking for future preparation and growth. Overcoming perfectionism is key for dentists to make decisions and drive practice success.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental practice management
  • Business strategy in dentistry
  • Professional development for dentists

Background:

  • Modern dental practices require strategic planning for future success.
  • Dentists often face challenges in adopting risk-taking behaviors due to perfectionism.
  • Effective management involves embracing change and calculated risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of risk-taking in dental practice management.
  • To address the psychological barriers, such as perfectionism, that hinder risk-taking in dentists.
  • To provide a foundation for dental professionals to build a resilient practice.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of practice management principles.
  • Exploration of the psychological aspects of decision-making in dentistry.
  • Review of the impact of risk aversion on practice growth.

Main Results:

  • Seven key areas are identified as foundational for practice preparation.
  • Risk-taking is presented as a necessary attribute for dentists as employers.
  • Perfectionism in dentists can impede management, growth, and change.

Conclusions:

  • Dentists must adopt a risk-taking mindset to navigate the complexities of modern practice.
  • Overcoming perfectionism is crucial for effective management and embracing necessary change.
  • Proactive decision-making, even if imperfect, is more beneficial than inaction for practice development.

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