Don’t Dismiss the Value of a Fractured Root
Your 60-year-old patient has a long-standing bridge and she notifies you that the bridge is loose. When she comes in to the office you find one of the...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
A New Way to Think About “The Domino Effect”
I read a fantastic book this year, which I heartily recommend, called The One Thing. In it, the authors offer a great insight into the power of geometric...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Ortho vs. Restorative to Correct Malaligned Teeth, Part II Is Now Live!
Excessive, uneven or asymmetrical gingival levels are not uncommon in the restorative practice. The etiology and treatment options can be confusing, often...
John Roark | 9 years ago ›
Facebows … Optimizing the Data
It is nearly impossible to find a textbook related to prosthodontics or restorative dentistry that does not mention the facebow as a technique to orient...
Doug Benting | 9 years ago ›
3 Rules for Family Dental Practices
What could be better than doing what you love with the people you love most? Over the years I have seen a number of dental practice family 'dynasties'—sons...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
In this article, I will go over some tips that may help improve your current relationship with your lab or get a relationship with a new lab off on the...
John Carson | 9 years ago ›
Three Strategies for Moving Forward
Every dentist has issues they have to deal with—whether they are team issues, patient issues, facility or business issues, time or economic issues. This is...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Using a Leaf Gauge With Intention: Part III
Part I and Part II of this series reviewed the four common uses for the leaf gauge, separating the intent and use for each. In Part III, I will review...
Kevin Kwiecien | 9 years ago ›
The Dentist's Business Advantage
Every business has its advantages and its limitations. When you compare dentistry with other businesses and professional services, however, you begin...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Controlling Accounts Receivable for Patients is Now Live!
Some patients expect to be able to leave your practice without paying until you send them a statement or for the practice to automatically offer financial...
Denise Prichard | 9 years ago ›
The 2 Ways to Make Patients See Your Unique Value
The first is by creating the right physical environment. You're asking people to spend discretionary dollars with you, after all. This puts you in competition...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Your Dental Practice - Is It Time for a Reboot?
Remember when you were first learning to drive? Remember how hard you had to concentrate on every little thing you did—from being aware of the traffic around...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›