Modern Dentistry - It’s NOT the Disease, it’s the PERSON
If you know me you are very aware of my belief that dentistry is way less about teeth and procedures than it is about the patient. In fact, I extend...
Gary DeWood | 9 years ago ›
Tips for Great Communication With Your Interdisciplinary Team
Do many of your cases involve working with other offices? If you are a specialist then the answer is certainly yes. However, I suspect it is also...
John Carson | 9 years ago ›
Are You Unintentionally Turning Away New Patients?
If I were to call your practice today around noon what would happen? If I were a potential new patient inquiring about your services, would I get...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
New Spear Course: Articaine and Buffering Agents in the Restorative Practice
Is articaine in your dental anesthesia toolbox? Dr. Stanley Malamed is back with part four of Spear's Dental Anesthesia series: 'Articaine and Buffering...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 9 years ago ›
I Still Can’t Chew on My New Dental Restoration!
Doctor – I still can't chew on my new dental restoration! Those are some of the most frustrating words for any clinician to hear, as it...
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
You would think after 36 years in dentistry that I would know better. The patient seems great, the story sounds plausible, the exam is promising...
Steve Ratcliff | 9 years ago ›
Uncovering Your Hidden “Boutique Practice”
When dentists talk about building a dream boutique practice, what they are usually saying is simply that they want a dental practice that attracts...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Leaf Gauge and the Orthodontic Finish
Orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning often includes using mounted casts to evaluate the occlusion and plan the mechanics for treatment. With mounted...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
Gummy Smiles: The Importance of a Correct Diagnosis
Figure 1 This young girl (Figure 1) was about to start college and expressed concerned about her smile. She did not like her teeth and...
Arezoo Bahar | 9 years ago ›
Get in the Esthetic Zone: Implant Abutments
Today we have more options than ever before when deciding on an implant abutment in the esthetic zone. Should it be a custom abutment or a stock abutment?...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Cone Beam CTs: You Don't Know What You Don't Know
Do you remember the days back in dental school when we would look at a radiographs and say something like, 'Well, we can't tell for sure but that looks...
John Carson | 9 years ago ›
Is Your Dental Practice Infected with This Common Team Issue?
I call it the Compartment Mindset Syndrome, and it can infect even some high-performing practices. It's when team members, often those who have settled...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›