FDC2023 Session Directory
Now What Do I Say? Don’t Dread Conversations on the Phone or In-person
Course Code: PM08
Speaker: Mr. Larry Guzzardo
CE Hours: 3.00
Start: Saturday, July 1, 2023, 9:00 AM
End: Saturday, July 1, 2023, 12:00 PM
Track: PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION
Audience: Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists, Practice Administrators, Dental Student
Speaker: Mr. Larry Guzzardo
CE Hours: 3.00
Start: Saturday, July 1, 2023, 9:00 AM
End: Saturday, July 1, 2023, 12:00 PM
Track: PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION
Audience: Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists, Practice Administrators, Dental Student
REGISTRATION CATEGORY |
EARLY 4/14 |
REGULAR |
ONSITE 6/16 |
DENTIST - FDA/ADA MEMBER |
$69 |
$79 |
$89 |
NON-MEMBER DENTIST |
$79 |
$89 |
$99 |
TEAM MEMBER |
$49 |
$59 |
$69 |
DENTAL STUDENT |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Description:
Savvy professionals know how to make every conversation count in their favor. They realize objections can be overcome because smart communicators understand that “no” can be a “YES” in disguise. Learn the skills that lead to more scheduled appointments, fewer last minute appointment changes and increased patient referrals. Attendees will learn to master techniques that will help uncover what patients really want and need.
Savvy professionals know how to make every conversation count in their favor. They realize objections can be overcome because smart communicators understand that “no” can be a “YES” in disguise. Learn the skills that lead to more scheduled appointments, fewer last minute appointment changes and increased patient referrals. Attendees will learn to master techniques that will help uncover what patients really want and need.
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- effectively handle emergencies.
- minimize last-minute cancellations.
- converse with someone who “…only wants to get my teeth cleaned.”
- create value for the “price shopping” patient.
- perfect reminder/confirmation calls.
- confidently know what to say to the “You don’t take my insurance?” patient.
Partial Sponsor(s):


About the speaker: Bachelor’s degree, Wayne State University; visiting faculty member, The Dawson Academy; dental practice management consultant.
Disclosure: I or members of my immediate family have a financial relationship with Larry M. Guzzardo Inc. that may be relevant to this presentation.
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