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David Schwab: Less Drama, More Dentistry: How to Reduce Stress and Increase Production

  • Portland Country Club 11 Foreside Road Falmouth, ME, 04105 United States (map)

Available only to Tier I members


David Schwab, Ph.D., is a professional speaker, author, coach, and consultant who helps dentists grow their practices, educate their patients, and train their teams so that the practices will be more profitable. Dr. Schwab presents practical, user-friendly practice management and marketing seminars for the entire dental team. Fast paced, filled with humor, and overflowing with "pearls," Dr. Schwab's seminars are as popular as they are useful. His lecture topics include developing brand identity, achieving freedom from insurance, revving up internal marketing, improving verbal skills, providing team leadership, and increasing case acceptance. Prior to starting his own company, Dr. Schwab served as Director of Marketing for the American Dental Association and as Executive Director of the American College of Prosthodontists. He has also worked with numerous dental schools, major corporations, and private dental practices.

At the present time he runs a marketing consulting firm, David Schwab & Associates, Inc. The company provides in-office seminars, online training and consulting, customized patient education videos, and other practice management services. Recognized as a prolific author, Dr. Schwab's practice management and marketing articles have appeared in numerous publications, including the Journal of the American Dental Association, Dental Economics, the Seattle Study Club Journal, and the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. His website, www.davidschwab.com, features blogs, articles, and videos.

Dr. Schwab holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University.


Designed for the entire team, this essential course is filled with the best management protocols and verbal skills to educate patients, manage the team effectively, and grow the practice. This course will also address how to confidently explain the value of dental treatment, and how to achieve insurance freedom and be totally fee-for-service. This presentation is overflowing with real-life, practical examples of management skills that attendees can apply immediately to improve practice efficiency. Attendees will also receive invaluable tips for diffusing difficult situations in the dental office, including how to manage interpersonal conflicts. The course will also demonstrate how to improve team morale and communication to reduce stress and increase production.


Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • How to improve office morale and reduce conflicts in the office

  • How to effectively communicate value for the dollar to patients

  • How to formulate and implement a plan to become totally fee-for-service and drop insurance plans