Don Deems, DDS, FAGD

Don Deems, DDS, FAGD

Don Deems, DDS, FAGD

Dr. Don Deems is one of just a handful of practicing dentists who are also fully trained personal and professional coaches. Known for his authenticity, warmth and personal style, Don has the ability to speak
to the specific needs and challenges of dentists — because he is one. He communicates in ways that are thought-provoking, inspiring, challenging, and insightful. Working with Don you can expect to operate more fully from your innate strengths and gifts, communicate more clearly, and enjoy renewed focus about your practice and your life.

Dr. Deems has been in practice since 1987, and has received many awards and honors in dentistry, including Fellowship and Diplomat status in several national dental organizations. He holds memberships in many others, and is an honor graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry. As a professional coach, he is a member of the International Coach Federation, the International Association of Coaches, and Coach U. A published author, Dr. Deems is also a Contributing Editor to DentalCompare.

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Articles by Don Deems, DDS, FAGD

  • Performance Appraisals, Staff Expectations, and Team Unity

    Featured Article
    Monday, October 23, 2006
    Some dentists feel that they weren’t taught the necessary skills to run a business or communicate effectively with patients or staff. I disagree, and we’re going to prove it.

  • Five Investments To Revolutionize Your Dental Practice – Part 2

    Featured Article
    Wednesday, February 22, 2006
    By making an investment in developing your communication and relationship skills, you reap rewards that far outweigh any investment you could make in any other field.

  • Five Investments To Revolutionize Your Dental Practice – Part 1

    Featured Article
    Thursday, February 16, 2006
    In an age in which we think the next new product or piece of equipment is going to bring us riches, think again.I had just got through buying.

  • 10 Blockbuster Questions for Designing Your Ideal Practice

    Featured Article
    Monday, November 28, 2005
    Designing your Ideal Practice—or is that your Dream Practice? The distinction is important, so give yourself a moment to decide what that distinction is for you.

  • Ten Steps to a Perfect Day in the Office

    Featured Article
    Thursday, October 27, 2005
    Do you believe it’s possible to have perfect days every day, or at least the vast majority of days? Do you feel you can have a major impact on what happens each day at the office?

  • Becoming a Leader in your Practice

    Featured Article
    Wednesday, October 12, 2005
    How often do we blame others for not being more productive and profitable, for causing our mistakes, for our lingering staff problems? This article can help.

  • 25 Tips Every Dentist Needs to Know

    Featured Article
    Wednesday, August 31, 2005
    We’ve all been seduced into marketing schemes designed to “fill our practice” at one time or another. It always sounds easy, and besides, what do we have to lose?

  • The Art of Patient Communication

    Featured Article
    Thursday, July 28, 2005
    What is the right way to communicate with patients? Do you know how to ask the right questions? How do you make sure their needs are being met?
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