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<blockquote data-quote="JohnWilson" data-source="post: 239299" data-attributes="member: 213"><p>Here is a guy that gets it. Good post Dr.</p><p></p><p>I get approached by new clients often, almost every week, I feel very fortunate to have the clientele I do and the friendships and PARTNERSHIPS we have formed together. With that being said its a two way street, when a client doesn't want to collaborate and only dictate path that does not fit what we have found successful in my lab we part ways. I have learned a ton with certain clients because our personalities mesh. In return we have had some wonderful growth between us as well. Its a relationship.</p><p></p><p>Its these declines in relationships that I am most bitter about. This is what I feel is going away. Its this thought that we are not viable any more because there is a piece of software that will allow you to click to a final crown. Technology is awesome, I exploit it daily but the true craft of what we are doing has not be fully realized in software.</p><p></p><p>The business side of the dental office is getting harder and harder. INSCO are beating clients down and the FFS guys out there are all scrambling for the same 5% patient base. Its tough, there is a reason why there are sub $100 crowns being fabricated. The allure of cheap lab work or eliminating the need for the lab is something the Cerecs of the world have pounced on. Today their system is way better than it once was and there are dental offices exploiting it and doing exceptional work. Sadly there are way more that are doing very poor quality work. The thing is this from a dollar and cents point of view doing this in the office with out being a FFS dentist charging a big premium for same day crowns makes NO sense. Its not making you any more money than taking a scan or impression and sending it to a lab. No capitalized costs, no learning curve, and the dr is now maximizing his time on the most important things to grow a business. It sure as heck isn't being a dental tech.</p><p></p><p>The guys that love technology are the guys reading this site, they get its use and are early adopters and sometimes are pioneers. Good for you, just remember the guys in the trenches that have been there for you, have stood side by side, have stepped up to plate and rushed out a crown for what ever reason. Have took your call on a Saturday when that emergency situation came up. Are always willing to discuss cases even after working hours. Have sat down with you and lifted a glass and commiserated with you over this that or the other thing. Relationships!</p><p></p><p>Why do we techs do this? Well I can speak for myself I do it because I am married to these big cases just like you are. I take my role in the team so seriously because with the proper teamwork we have the opportunity to really change someones life.</p><p></p><p>Dentistry has been an amazing path for me, I still enjoy going into the office after 30+ years, I rush home after work and jump on forums such as this to share and lift up young techs looking to learn. I am saddened at where things have been headed for a lot of years but I push forward and have no fear speaking my mind on why I feel the way I do. Some may see it as arrogance , some may actually see the wisdom I have amassed. It seems its the latter that brings me back online daily.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JohnWilson, post: 239299, member: 213"] Here is a guy that gets it. Good post Dr. I get approached by new clients often, almost every week, I feel very fortunate to have the clientele I do and the friendships and PARTNERSHIPS we have formed together. With that being said its a two way street, when a client doesn't want to collaborate and only dictate path that does not fit what we have found successful in my lab we part ways. I have learned a ton with certain clients because our personalities mesh. In return we have had some wonderful growth between us as well. Its a relationship. Its these declines in relationships that I am most bitter about. This is what I feel is going away. Its this thought that we are not viable any more because there is a piece of software that will allow you to click to a final crown. Technology is awesome, I exploit it daily but the true craft of what we are doing has not be fully realized in software. The business side of the dental office is getting harder and harder. INSCO are beating clients down and the FFS guys out there are all scrambling for the same 5% patient base. Its tough, there is a reason why there are sub $100 crowns being fabricated. The allure of cheap lab work or eliminating the need for the lab is something the Cerecs of the world have pounced on. Today their system is way better than it once was and there are dental offices exploiting it and doing exceptional work. Sadly there are way more that are doing very poor quality work. The thing is this from a dollar and cents point of view doing this in the office with out being a FFS dentist charging a big premium for same day crowns makes NO sense. Its not making you any more money than taking a scan or impression and sending it to a lab. No capitalized costs, no learning curve, and the dr is now maximizing his time on the most important things to grow a business. It sure as heck isn't being a dental tech. The guys that love technology are the guys reading this site, they get its use and are early adopters and sometimes are pioneers. Good for you, just remember the guys in the trenches that have been there for you, have stood side by side, have stepped up to plate and rushed out a crown for what ever reason. Have took your call on a Saturday when that emergency situation came up. Are always willing to discuss cases even after working hours. Have sat down with you and lifted a glass and commiserated with you over this that or the other thing. Relationships! Why do we techs do this? Well I can speak for myself I do it because I am married to these big cases just like you are. I take my role in the team so seriously because with the proper teamwork we have the opportunity to really change someones life. Dentistry has been an amazing path for me, I still enjoy going into the office after 30+ years, I rush home after work and jump on forums such as this to share and lift up young techs looking to learn. I am saddened at where things have been headed for a lot of years but I push forward and have no fear speaking my mind on why I feel the way I do. Some may see it as arrogance , some may actually see the wisdom I have amassed. It seems its the latter that brings me back online daily. [/QUOTE]
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