William Van Dyk DDS

Dr. William A. van Dyk has been speaking to dental audiences since 1985. Initially as part of the ADA Success Seminar team he brought practice management programs to junior and senior dental students in nearly half the dental schools in the country. As a follow up to Success he helped develop the Advantage Program, which has been offered to new dentists to help transition them into dental practice ownership. Since 1989 Dr. van Dyk has spoken at dozens of dental meetings through out the United States including the Hinman, Chicago Midwinter, and the ADA Annual Session. Along with his former partner Dr. Christine Dumas he has covered topics including Making Esthetics a Part of Everyday Practice, Building Patient Loyalty, Crisis Management in Dentistry, and Building a Great Team. Using a combination PowerPoint and video clips, he has impressed audiences with his in depth understanding of the mind of the patient. Underlying all of his presentations is the assumption that practice success is based on a close bond with patients. Using information gleaned from other successful businesses, he ties the activities of the office and the various team members to the goal of understanding and satisfying the needs and wants of the patient.