Scott Greenhalgh DDS - Cosmetic Dentistry

Monday, October 5, 2009

How Walt Disney changed Cosmetic Dentistry

Walt Disney changed the face of Cosmetic Dentistry. No, Goofy didn't finally get veneers for his two front teeth. Walt set priorities for his dream that have a lot to do with cosmetic dentistry.

I recently attended the "Disney Keys to Success for Healthcare" meeting here in Denver. I LOVE these sort of courses. I love to see the inner workings of companies that are completely different than mine, yet, we share in common the goal to create an amazing result and an outstanding experience. Disney and I both exist to create beautiful smiles.

We spent the day examining the way that Disney creates their Magic, day after day. For them, it all starts with their first key: Safety. Huh,... really, the secret to the Disney magic is... Safety? As we looked at what that meant, I realized that they have it right. In the next few blogs I'll be speaking to what Disney and Safety has to do with Cosmetic Dentistry. For now, think about how important Safety is in your day-to-day routine.

I think you'll agree that it matters for cosmetic dentistry as well.

Labels: Cosmetic Dentistry, Denver cosmetic dentistry, Disney, Smiles

posted by Dr. Scott at 7:50 AM

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Veneers and your Success.

It's been everywhere this week. Amazing smiles. Crummy smiles. People who like their smiles. People who are unhappy with theirs. People who are ready to change their smile. Stories about people who HAVE changed their smile.

I flipped on the radio this morning and the DJ's on Alice 105.9 were in the midst of discussing their female counterpart's smile that she disliked for years. In fact, so much so that she said, "I haven't ordered any pictures from my wedding, because I really hate how my smile looks". Imagine it, that huge celebration, and you don't want any pictures of it? Anyway, she said that she had planned to get veneers and really truly sounded excited to make the change. If you find you don't smile easily and often, you can read more about what's involved with veneers.

I had a patient in today with their kids. She had recently had some veneers finished. She smiles ALL the time now. She looks happier, she radiates contentment, and just gives off that happy aura. Another patient was in later today. She works with another patient of mine who had also finished veneers recently. In fact, you can see her finished portrait in our smile gallery. She also described how her friend just smiles all the time. What a gift for yourself and for the people around you. Don't you find that you just want to hang around with someone like that?

I know there are a lot of concerns about the economy, and here in Denver, I have seen a number of patients inside my practice suffer job transitions. BUT, if you are fighting for that new position don't you think you need every advantage? A great smile makes a powerful first impression. NOW is the right time to update your smile.

So here's where the power of smiles and success seem to intersect. I've found myself enjoying Twitter lately. People use a small avatar and most people customize theirs with a photo of themselves. You then decide to "follow" people who look or sound interesting. You can follow me and my Tweets on my Twitter link . My premise is people who have a really broad, happy smile get more followers than someone with just a plain photo. I mean a HUGE smile from ear to ear. To me that kind of smile shows ease, confidence, happiness, and someone you just want to be around. There are numerous studies that actually show that people with great smiles actually make more money, and have more success.

Most people don't really appreciate what can be changed in a smile. From smile makeovers to bonding, simple to involved, you can change your smile. It is my great pleasure to be involved and watch it happen from beginning to the end.

Labels: bonding, Denver cosmetic dentistry, Smile gallery, Smiles, Twitter, veneers

posted by Dr. Scott at 10:21 PM