3 rules for turning ideas into results


Most dentists get stuck in idea overload.

They write down every thought, attend CE courses, and collect pages of notes.

But nothing actually changes in the practice.

I know because I used to do the same thing. I would fill notebooks with “good ideas” and then let them sit. It felt exciting at first, but eventually it became overwhelming.

What I learned is simple: ideas only matter if you execute on them.

Here are 3 rules that helped me shift from hoarding ideas to creating results:

1. One idea at a time.

You cannot execute on everything at once. Pick the highest-leverage idea and block out distractions until it is done.

2. Bank the rest.

I created a Notion page called “future ideas.” Everything goes there. That way it is documented, but it does not clutter my focus. I rarely look back, and that is fine.

3. Say no often.

Every yes is really a no to something else. The more you protect your time and attention, the more you actually finish.

The bottom line: Execution creates momentum. Ideas without action just create clutter.

If you want to see how I help dentists move past “ideas” and actually execute a predictable aligner system, I put together a free training:


Video of the Week

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If your hygienists aren’t scanning — you’re leaving clear aligner cases, patient trust, and practice growth on the table.

When I first tried to get my team onboard with wellness scans, I made the mistake every dentist makes: I didn’t involve them. I just told them what to do. And guess what? They resisted. Pushed back. Delayed. Ignored.

Sound familiar?

The truth is: ✅ Scans won’t start without buy-in. ✅ Buy-in doesn’t happen without communication. ✅ Communication doesn’t work if all you ever give is criticism.

In this video, I break down exactly how I shifted from doing all the work myself to building a team that scans patients DAILY — without pushback.

You’ll learn:

  • How to start the scan conversation inside hygiene (and why it MUST start there)
  • What to say when your hygienists claim they “don’t have time”
  • Why reps should support — not lead — your training
  • The mindset shift your team needs to make scanning part of your standard of care
  • How 2 scans a day leads to effortless case starts (without hard selling)

Whether you’re brand new to aligners or scaling case volume, none of it works without team alignment.

This is where it starts. Watch this.

-Dr. Avi


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