{"product_id":"the-complete-dentist-isbn-9781119250807","title":"The Complete Dentist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Dentist: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ePositive Leadership and Communication Skills for Success\u003c\/i\u003e is a one-of-a-kind guide to starting and running an effective and successful dental practice. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents tried-and-true ideas and methods for effective communication, blending positive psychology with leadership in dentistry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the five elements of success and happiness, offering pathways to a flourishing dental practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders the reasons why communication and leadership skills are important for dentists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrologue viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The Problem 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Many Faces of Dentistry – A Fragmented Field 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Dentistry? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWholism vs. Reductionism 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFragmented Dental Education 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Why of Work 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Not the Golden Age of Dentistry 16\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Paradox of Duty and Desire 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Dentistry Today 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Four Stages of Learning 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology – Wagging the Dog 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Interaction Rules 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Ultimate Losers In the End 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDentists and Stress 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDental Health Today 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II The Solution 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The Fundamental Value of Leadership 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat Vision Thing 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimbing The Right Wall 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Pledge to You 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Your Vision Statement 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Positive Psychology and Leadership 72\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Well]Being Theory 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositive Emotions 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngagement 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositive Relationships 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeaning 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccomplishments 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Passion is the By]product of Mastery – A New Curriculum 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion – The Fire of Desire 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion is the Opposite of Apathy and the By]Product of Mastery 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is the Mastery Process? More Evidence of Control 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 A New Beginning – A New Curriculum 118\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Leadership Ethos 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 What Adam Smith Knew 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 The Foundation of Ethos – Self]Awareness and Ownership 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 The Virtues of Emotional Intelligence 148\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf]awareness 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf]regulation 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf]motivation 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Grit, Optimism and Resilience 156\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 The TAO of Dentistry and a Culture of Trust 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Pathos – Other People Matter 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Your Focus – Your Success 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 The Charismatic Dental Leader 186\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Contact – The First Four Minutes 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Conversation With An Elephant 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Logos – Where the Rubber Meets the Road 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 The Practical Wisdom of Systems and Processes 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 The Key Systems and Skills 216\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Master of the Intangibles – It Takes a Team 232\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Notes 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI Epilogue 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Master in the Art of Living 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e The author\u003cbr\u003e Barry Polansky, DMD, CAPP,\u003c\/b\u003e operates his own private dental practice in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA. He is a Visiting Faculty at the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida, USA, and is the founder and developer of \u003cb\u003ewww.academyofdentalleadership.com\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ewww.taoofdentistry.com. \u003c\/b\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e The Complete Dentist: Positive Leadership and Communication Skills for Success\u003c\/i\u003e presents proven ideas and methods to help the dentist understand the essential principles of effective communication, become more influential and credible, improve presentations, gain case acceptance and retain patients, and get more referrals. The book also explains the five elements of success and happiness (PERMA), which lead to better leadership and communication skills. This resource thoroughly examines the reasons why it's important for dentists to be effective communicators and leaders, and how this will help their patients, staff, and practices.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This unique book offers chapters covering the field of dentistry today; human interaction rules; dentists and stress; attributes of vision, values and mission; positive psychology and leadership; being passionate; being optimistic; setting policies; managing energy and not time; how to build a team; and more.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents tried-and-true ideas and methods for effective communication, blending positive psychology with leadership in dentistry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the five elements of success and happiness, offering pathways to a flourishing dental practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders the reasons why communication and leadership skills are important for dentists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003e Filled with an abundance of insight gained from years of experience, Barry Polansky's \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Dentist: Positive Leadership and Communication Skills for Success\u003c\/i\u003e is a wholly unique and welcome read for general and specialist dentists in all areas of practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990192111845,"sku":"NP9781119250807","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119250807.jpg?v=1761786858","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-complete-dentist-isbn-9781119250807","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}