My Most Productive $10 Afternoon

Last Wednesday I had one of my most productive afternoons during my 37-year dental career. I saw five patients and produced…TEN DOLLARS! Why do I consider this so productive you may ask? Well, this was my volunteer afternoon at the Ben Massell Dental Clinic in Atlanta. The Ben Massell Clinic has been in operation for 100 years in Atlanta, and it boasts 140 volunteer dentists. The clinic is run by the Atlanta Jewish Family & Career Services. Each patient pays $2 per visit, regardless of the treatment rendered.I have found that working on patients in need is a wonderful way to give back to my community and my profession. My clinic patients have been very deserving and very appreciative for the services they receive. The satisfaction I receive following an afternoon producing $10 at the clinic, rivals the joy I’ve had in private practice after completing a $5,000 + afternoon. It’s truly NOT ABOUT THE MONEY!

If you live anywhere close to the Atlanta area, I encourage you to call Barbara or Deborah at the Ben Massell Clinic (404-881-1858) to arrange a personal tour of the ultra-modern facility. If you live elsewhere, locate a clinic in your area and discover volunteer opportunities to allow you to have your own most productive afternoon (or morning) ever!

Dr. Mike Goldstein
Goldstein Management