--- title: Christian Coachman's Thoughts | Digital Smile Design description: Digital Smile Design | Digital Smile Design founder and CEO Christian Coachman shares his valuable thoughts as to how modern dentistry is evolving and making a change. --- [![DSD_MAINBRAND_LOGO-02-1](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/hubfs/DSD_MAINBRAND_LOGO-02-1.svg "DSD_MAINBRAND_LOGO-02-1")](https://www.digitalsmiledesign.com/) # [CHRISTIAN'S THOUGHTS](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts) 6 min read [Digital Smile Design](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/topic/digital-smile-design) - Jan 19, 2021 ## [4 game-changing strategies that will upgrade your patient communication](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/four-game-changing-strategies-that-will-upgrade-your-patient-communication) Covid-19 has changed the way healthcare is delivered, and digital healthcare technology is at the forefront of this transformation – not only now, but for the long term. And as a result, the advantages of working with a digital... [Read More](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/four-game-changing-strategies-that-will-upgrade-your-patient-communication) 9 min read [Smile Designer](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/topic/smile-designer) - Oct 29, 2020 ## [Los 10 mandamientos DSD para la odontología holística, digital y emocional](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/los-10-mandamientos-dsd-para-la-odontologia-holistica-digital-y-emocional) Digital Smile Design (DSD) es mucho más que un simple concepto de diseño de sonrisa. Permite a los dentistas alcanzar la excelencia; utilizar la tecnología para mejorar la comunicación y la precisión; proporcionar una... [Read More](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/los-10-mandamientos-dsd-para-la-odontologia-holistica-digital-y-emocional) 9 min read [Smile Designer](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/topic/smile-designer) - Oct 28, 2020 ## [10 DSD commandments for holistic, digital and emotional dentistry](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/ten-dsd-commandments-for-holistic-digital-and-emotional-dentistry) Digital Smile Design (DSD) is so much more than just a smile design concept. It allows dentists to achieve excellence, use technology to improve communication and accuracy; provide an unparalleled experience for patients;... [Read More](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/ten-dsd-commandments-for-holistic-digital-and-emotional-dentistry) 13 min read [Christian Coachman](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/topic/christian-coachman) - Aug 20, 2020 ## [Understanding The Speakers’ Chart](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/understanding-the-speakers-chart) In a recent episode of Coffee Break with Coachman, Christian Coachman and Dr Tony Rotondo, Specialist Prosthodontist and Educator from Brisbane, discussed the importance of becoming more critical as dentists of lectures, while... [Read More](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/understanding-the-speakers-chart) 6 min read [Christian Coachman](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/topic/christian-coachman) - Jul 21, 2020 ## [Glidewell Dental webinar: How can dental offices adapt to our new ‘normal’?](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/glidewell-dental-webinar-how-can-dental-offices-adapt-to-our-new-normal) As part of its dental CE program, Glidewell Dental is supporting practitioners through a series of webinar sessions offering practical advice on clinic management through the current Covid-19 crisis. In April 2020, Christian... [Read More](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/glidewell-dental-webinar-how-can-dental-offices-adapt-to-our-new-normal) 13 min read [Christian Coachman](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/topic/christian-coachman) - Apr 30, 2020 ## [Master the DSD first appointment with iTero Element 5D](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/master-the-dsd-first-appointment-with-itero-element-5d) The DSD protocols for the first and second appointments are part of what makes Digital Smile Design what it is today. They give us a clearly defined pathway that takes our patient from awareness of their problem to treatment,... [Read More](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/master-the-dsd-first-appointment-with-itero-element-5d) 20 min read [Christian Coachman](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/topic/christian-coachman) - Apr 29, 2020 ## [Building a brand beyond the name: CBWC with Dr Michael Apa](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/building-a-brand-beyond-the-name-cbwc-with-dr-michael-apa) Dr Michael Apa recently had a virtual conversation with Christian Coachman about his career thus far, Covid-19 and everything in between. If you missed this revealing insight into how Dr Apa created his brand and his unique... 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This life is all about taking advantage of special moments and special opportunities. I want to share some examples with you from my own experience, in particular two moments... [Read More](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/preparing-yourself-for-important-moments) 7 min read [Christian Coachman](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/topic/christian-coachman) - Feb 6, 2020 ## [The 5 characteristics of a successful dentist - in conversation with Dr Kostas Valavanis](https://media.digitalsmiledesign.com/christian-coachman-thoughts/the-5-characteristics-of-a-successful-dentist-in-conversation-with-dr-kostas-valavanis) In a recent episode of Coffeebreak with Coachman, Christian had the opportunity to speak with his good friend Dr Kostas Valavanis from Athens, Greece. This episode in particular was a special one, as it took place the evening... 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