Growth in Dentistry

115. Building a Practice that Lasts with Dr. Gerilyn Alfe of Get Ahead Coaching and Consulting

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Show Notes


We are thrilled to have Dr. Gerilyn Alfe join us on the Growth in Dentistry podcast! Dr. Alfe graduated from Tufts Dental in 1993 and has worked her way up from an associate to establishing her own fee-for-service start-up practice in Chicago. Today, Dr. Alfe owns Get Ahead Coaching & Consulting, where she is able to teach practices the things that have made her successful in dentistry.

Listen to this episode to hear about:

  • The importance of business expertise, communication skills, and team leadership in running a successful dental practice
  • Dr. Alfe’s approach to building a fee-for-service, insurance-independent practice focused on cosmetic dentistry
  • Insights into effective team management, including cross-training and hiring for personality and customer service skills
  • The importance of systems, processes, and documentation in dental practice management
  • Utilization of DISC profiling to tailor communication with patients and improve treatment acceptance rates

…and so much more!

Want to learn more from Dr. Gerilyn Alfe? Check out her website: https://getaheadcc.com.

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