Episode #16 - The Single Biggest Missed Opportunity in Restorative Dentistry with James Woodyard

Summary: Dr. James Woodyard is a top periodontist in Newburgh, IN. He is a brilliant clinician, a great person, a great dad, and a friend of mine. He has diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology, and is the only ABP board certified periodontist in his area. He has memberships in many professional organizations. He also founded the Select Study Club which is a branch of the <a href="https://seattlestudyclub.com/">Seattle Study Club</a>. We have a great discussion where we talk about the single biggest missed opportunity in restorative dentistry. We talk about how dentists need to slow down and find the underlying cause of what is creating problems. Time should be taken to get a proper diagnosis before any work is done. Dentistry can be a solitary profession. Having a great team of other specialists to work with and share knowledge with will only make you a better and more successful dentist. You can find Dr. James Woodyard here: <a href="http://www.woodyardperio.com/">Woodyard Periodontics</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/woodyardperiodontics/">Woodyard Periodontics on Facebook</a> <a href="mailto:DRW@WoodyardPerio.com">DRW@WoodyardPerio.com</a> Show Notes [02:49] Dr. Woodyard lives in Evansville, IN and practices in Newburgh, IN. His father-in-law and brother are dentists and Dr. Woodyard loves what he does. [03:32] One of the biggest missed opportunities is diagnosis and finding out why something is happening before treatment. [04:27] Why is there under diagnosis in dentistry. I think dentists are afraid of people saying no. [05:50] Loose teeth isn't a diagnosis. Why the teeth are loose is the problem. The diagnosis is key. Once you have that you can move on and do other things. [06:43] Tell the patient that you are going to find out what is happening and treat them. Treat them like royalty like you treat those new patients. [08:09] When problems present themselves people need treatment. [09:03] It's not our right to decide how healthy a patient's mouth should be. [11:13] Diagnosis is neutral. It's our job to allow patients to make the best informed choice. Slow down and make sure that you get all of the data that you need. [13:12] Link up with a good periodontist and other specialists that will help you and educate you. [13:41] There are humans attached to these teeth and new dentists have a business to run. [14:13] Dr. Woodyard started Select Study Club to help educate other dentist. It is a non-threatening environment where people can talk. [15:32] Being a facilitator in the study club and finding what people need to learn. After the meeting is over, people are coming together. Being a dentist can be isolating. [17:06] The mark of a great leader is helping people grow. [17:26] Asking what is the right thing for the patient and the right thing for yourself as a dentist. Upping your game and doing the

Episode #16 - The Single Biggest Missed Opportunity in Restorative Dentistry with James Woodyard

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