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10 Growth Killers Every Dentist Must Avoid

We’ve worked with thousands of dentists and we know what stalls growth. These resources, valued at over $5000, will help you sidestep the traps and scale with confidence.

Gary Bird

Founding Owner of SMC National and Host of Dental Marketing Goat
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Begin with the 10 key commandments for practice growth.

Listen to this short podcast to help you learn why you are not growing.

Who These Commandments Will Help:

  • Dentists launching their first practice and want to avoid costly missteps
  • Owners expanding to a second or third location
  • Associates preparing to go solo
  • Practices tired of winging it and ready to lead with confidence

Anyone who has been marketing and hasn't grown the way they wanted.

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“You trained to be a dentist, not a marketer, scheduler, or customer service rep. But growth demands more than great clinical care. That’s why we created the 10 Commandments of Practice Growth - bite-sized episodes and resources that fix common mistakes and fuel your success.”

- Gary Bird

The 10 Most Common Growth Blockers - And How to Solve Them

$5,000+ worth of practice growth solutions, yours all free to download.

1. Thou Shalt Not Miss 30% of Calls During Business Hours

Missed calls = missed revenue. Learn how to fix your phone systems, train your team, and capture every opportunity.

2. Thou Shalt Not Allow the Front Desk to Go Untrained

Your front desk team is your first impression. Discover the onboarding and scripting strategies that turn chaos into conversions.

3. Thou Shalt Not Schedule New Patients Two Weeks Out

Speed matters. Learn how to optimize your schedule to get new patients in fast, without burning out your team.

4. Thou Shalt Not Avoid Using Patient Financing

Money shouldn’t be a barrier to care. Discover how to present financing confidently and ethically.

5. Thou Shalt Love Asking for Google Reviews

Your reputation is your currency. Learn how to ask for reviews without sounding desperate, and get results.

6. Thou Shalt Love Asking for Patient Referrals

Referrals are free marketing. Learn how to build a referral culture that feels natural and drives growth.

7. Thou Shalt Not Delegate Ownership of Marketing as the Doctor

Marketing starts with leadership. Learn how to stay involved without micromanaging and why your voice matters.

8. Thou Shalt Not Respond to Negative Reviews Like a Madman

Reputation management is a skill. Learn how to respond with grace, protect your brand, and even win back trust.

9. Thou Shalt Not Have a Fixed Mindset

Growth starts with mindset. Learn how to embrace abundance, celebrate others’ wins, and lead with vision.

10. Thou Shalt Know Thy Competitor

Ignorance isn’t bliss - it’s expensive. Learn how to analyze your local market and position your practice to win.

If your marketing isn’t delivering results, these 10 resources will make a difference.

What You'll Get:

  • Short, high-impact podcast episodes that dive into why you are not growing
  • A downloadable checklist or resource to implement each fix at no cost
  • Real-world examples from practices that turned things around
  • Actionable insights you can apply immediately

Why 1,000+ Dental Practices Trust SMC to Drive Growth

SMC partners with entrepreneurial dentists to unlock powerful revenue growth - by supercharging marketing, streamlining operations, and optimizing sales.

We’ve worked with thousands of practices nationwide. What we’ve learned? Growth isn’t guesswork. It’s systems. Now we’re sharing those proven strategies, all for free.

Founded by Gary Bird, SMC was named Best Dental Marketing Company in the 2024 Nifty Thrifty Awards.

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Recognized by the Industry. Trusted by Dentists.

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"Working with SMC has been the best experience I have had with a dental marketing company. After years of looking for a results driven partner...I finally found one." 

Blake Hamblin

Dr. Blake Hamblin
Hamblin Family Dentistry

"As a dental practice, we couldn't be happier with the results we've seen since partnering with this marketing company.  What sets them apart is their ability to listen attentively to our needs and opinions while still guiding us towards our ultimate goals." 

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Dr. Paul
Lund Orthodontics

 "SMC is very, very different. They really take care of their clients. SMC is invested from day one. They walk you through the processes and let you know the training that is really needed." 

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Dee Fischer
Fischer's Professional Group

How This Offer Works

  • 1. Sign up for the free resource.
  • 2. Check your email for your unique link/downloads.
  • 3. Start mastering growth in your practice!