Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Speaker, Founder & Author

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About Dr. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Dr. David Scharf is a board-certified periodontist and internationally acclaimed lecturer with over 30 years of experience empowering healthcare professionals to elevate their practices. Recognized as an expert in the psychology of ethical influence and its application to healthcare, and as one of a select few formally trained in this science, he translates these powerful principles into actionable strategies that elevate the patient experience, increase case acceptance, and drive measurable practice growth.

As a highly sought-after speaker, Dr. Scharf has captivated audiences worldwide with his dynamic and engaging presentation style. His programs go beyond theory, equipping attendees with practical, no-cost strategies they can immediately implement to enhance patient compliance, foster team collaboration, and achieve measurable practice growth.

Dr. Scharf has presented programs at the Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the North American Society of Periodontists, Seattle Study Clubs, New York University College of Dentistry’s Department of Continuing Education, Guyana Ministry of Health, Dr. Travel Seminars, and many more.

Topics

  • Ethical Influence in Healthcare

  • Patient Decision Science

  • Case Acceptance Mastery

  • New York State Mandated Infection Control

Reviews

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Kelly Bevington

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“The Rare Bird Speaker Foundations course gave me real clarity and confidence. My presentation went extremely well, thanks to the guidance on storytelling, solution-focused leadership, and emotionally aware communication. I felt supported every step of the way.”

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“The Rare Bird Speaking Course transformed my professional life. I went from panicking about public speaking to actually enjoying it. I learned how to confidently build and deliver my presentations and grow my brand. The live + on-demand options are a huge bonus. Highly recommend!”

Tracee Dahm

Qadeer Ahmed

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"The Dental Handoff empowers clinicians with the operational mindset needed for their clinical excellence to truly shine and scale. It's an incredible platform addressing the real challenges facing dentistry today."

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