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Zak Kara is one of the best communicators I know. He is too humble to even entertain that statement, but it\u2019s true! He shares with us real-world communication gems and they will blow your mind.\nIn this episode we cover:\n\nHow to communicate to our patients about longevity of dental work\nImportance of asking questions \u2013 \u2018how long are you expecting this to last?\u2019\nWhat\u2019s a linchpin and how we can \u2018lead from the bottom\u2019\nHelping the team see the bigger picture \u2013 empower them \u2013 for example, how to handle the patient that walks in late?\nWhy you should not care to treat everyone in your area\nWhat NOT to say to your patients\nAre you practicing proactive or reactive dentistry?\nAre we under-diagnosing?\nHow to present a comprehensive plan\nAre you in the right practice? Design your work life\nThe importance of \u2018showing your working out\u2019 in your clinical notes (you will love this one!)\nHow Zak uses his iPad Pro to draw on his patient photos and explain \u2013 PDF Expert app\n\n\n\n\nProtrusive Dental Pearl Episode 10 \u2013 Use a UV torch to clearly see composite! Perfect for removing aligner attachments. UV torch for composite available on Amazon. I have tried this and it\u2019s a game changer!\n\nDr Zak Kara\n\nWhilst only a ten year career to date, Zak draws together a wealth of experience in dentistry from various parts of the world.From years spent developing his skills in practice on the East Coast of Australia, to relationship-focused independent private practices here on the South Coast, Zak has developed a reputation for providing a unique modern dental experience with old-fashioned rapport.Along the way, he has made valuable additions to the \u2018patchwork quilt\u2019 with a Postgraduate Diploma at the University of Bristol, further training at the world-renowned Pankey Institute in the USA, and Expert Witness Certification at Cardiff University.But on reflection, the most significant influences on his day-to-day approach come from humble beginnings. He grew up \u2018behind the shop counter\u2019 of his parents\u2019 record shop learning to understand others and what makes people tick, and he annually leads dental teams in volunteering their skills with Bridge2Aid in rural East Africa.This unique personal journey informs his personable and unhurried style. Colleagues have described his approach as \u2018contagious\u2019 and \u2018refreshing\u2019.