You love your spouse or partner. But is working with them a good idea? In this episode of the Best Practices Show, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Charlie Ward, visiting faculty member at The Pankey Institute, along with his wife and fellow dentist, Dr. Melody Ward, to share the benefits and challenges of working together and their secrets for making it work. To learn how they’ve done it for over a decade, listen to Episode 915 of The Best Practices Show!Learn More About Dr. Charlie Ward & Dr. Melody Ward:Send Dr. Charlie Ward an email: [email protected] Follow Dr. Charlie Ward on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcwardddsWatch Dr. Charlie Ward’s webinars: https://restorativenation.comFollow Dr. Melody Ward on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwardperioLearn more about their practice: https://www.baltimoredentalarts.comMore Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:Subscribe to The Best Practices Show: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listenJoin The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaDownload ACT’s BPA app on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/best-practices-association/id6738960360Download ACT’s BPA app on the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actdental.join&hl=en_USJoin ACT’s To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/tttGet The Best Practices Magazine for free: https://www.actdental.com/magazinePlease leave us a review on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218Episode Resources:Watch the video version of Episode 915: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videosMain Takeaways:Have the conversation about why you want to work together and your goals in doing so.Learn about each other’s personalities to improve understanding and communication.Make the time to get away from your practice and your family with your spouse.Be intentional about your time off. Going to CE doesn't count as vacation!Set clear rules and boundaries so you limit bringing work back home.Check in regularly with your spouse. Things are always changing.Snippets:0:00 Introduction.2:13 Dr. Charlie Ward’s background.3:46 Dr. Melody Ward’s background.5:04 How they make it...

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