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Michael Gradeless, DDS, FACD

Fishers, Indiana

Michael Gradeless, DDS, FACD, is a full time practicing general dentist in Fishers, Indiana. He has been an adjunct faculty at his alma mater, Indiana University, and Marquette University dental schools. Dr. Gradeless was a former editor of the Indiana Dental Association, and a former contributing editor to Dental Economics. In 2016 he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while playing basketball and now writes on wellness and practice management for dentists while continuing in private practice.

BLOGS BY PAMELA MARZBAN

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by: Pamela Marzban, DDS, FAGD, LVIF

Dentistry BLOG

The Power Hidden Behind Your Masks

As dentists, we witness the power behind a smile on a daily basis. The simple act of smiling can transform our appearance and the world around us. Every time two people smile at each other, they are creating a symbiotic relationship that allows both to release feel-good brain chemicals and activate the brain’s reward centers.

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by: Pamela Marzban, DDS, FAGD, LVIF

Practice Management BLOG

Seven Ideas to Keep Your Practice Looking Fresh Without Spending a Fortune

The moment new patients walk into the office, they begin to evaluate who you are and what you stand for. It takes mere seconds for them to take in the lighting, smell, furniture and overall office culture.

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by: Pamela Marzban, DDS, FAGD, LVIF

5 Ways to Keep Yourself and Your Team Inspired

The faces and what people want and demand may change, but one thing does not — people leave their current employment because they do not feel inspired. They feel like their work has become meaningless and mundane.

Dental Team

by: Pamela Marzban, DDS, FAGD, LVIF

Practice Management BLOG

What to Look for When You’re Hiring

One of the biggest challenges we business owners face is finding the right team to support us. In order to find the best candidate, we focus on identifying their core values: What is this person really about?

Stand Your Ground

by: Pamela Marzban, DDS, FAGD, LVIF

Dentistry BLOG

Stand Your Ground

Have you ever referred a patient to a specialist to have a lesion evaluated and/or biopsied for possible cancer, just to have the patient tell you that the specialist said, “Oh, it’s nothing. Just keep an eye on it.”

When Business Slows

by: Pamela Marzban, DDS, FAGD, LVIF

Practice Management BLOG

What Not to do When Business Gets Slow: Three Pitfalls We Should all Avoid

Every business owner knows there are times throughout the year when work slows down.

Time to Let Go

by: Pamela Marzban, DDS, FAGD, LVIF

Leadership BLOG

Four Signs to Know When It's Time to Let Go

We all know that turnover in the office not only is expensive, but it taxes everyone on the team.

5 Ways to Give Back

by: Pamela Marzban, DDS, FAGD, LVIF

Outside the Grind BLOG

Five Fun Ideas on How to Give Back

Giving back to society is what I consider food for the soul. If you want to give back but are not sure where to start, here are some options we've done at our office and truly enjoyed.

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by: Pamela Marzban, DDS, FAGD, LVIF

Dentistry BLOG

Is a Pumpkin Spice Latte Good for Your Teeth?

With the coming of fall, we also see the arrival of pumpkin spice flavored everything.

Team Triumph

by: Pamela Marzban, DDS, FAGD, LVIF

Leadership BLOG

A Story of Team Triumph

My patient care coordinator came running, saying, “Dr. Marzban, there is a man collapsed outside. Our hygienist thinks he is having a heart attack, and we need your help.”

Thinking Cap

by: Pamela Marzban, DDS, FAGD, LVIF

Leadership BLOG

Put on Your Thinking Caps!

One of the biggest struggles most dentists have is hiring the right people to be on their teams.

Four Ways to Boost Internal Marketing

by: Pamela Marzban, DDS, FAGD, LVIF

Practice Management BLOG

Four Ways to Boost Your Internal Marketing Efforts

No matter where we run our business, we have to remain relevant in our communities. I believe in branding — creating some type of image or logo that represents you and your office.