How to Develop a Team 'Ownership' Mindset
When we talk about the kind of mindset we want to see among the people on our team we tend to use phrases like 'being invested' and 'taking ownership.'...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Study: Extracting Teeth Before Cardiac Surgery May Cause More Harm Than Good
According to a recent press release, a new study released by the Mayo Clinic has debunked current thinking of the necessity to remove infected teeth prior...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Why Should Adults Consider Orthodontics?
Helping people be healthy and make healthy choices – as opposed to simply repairing teeth – often incorporates all aspects of the dental...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›
Is it Time to Introduce Someone New to Your Life?
I grew up in a family as the only boy among four girls, which may explain why, when it was time for me to become a parent, I put in my order for 'boys...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Using a 'Liquid Dam' in Your Restorative Practice
The first time I used a 'liquid dam' in dentistry was when I started doing in-office whitening. A liquid dam is a flowable, light cured material that...
Jeff Lineberry | 10 years ago ›
Getting Peace of Mind by Making Tough Decisions
I have always loved being near the water. I was born and raised in Mombasa, Kenya, a large port city on the Indian Ocean. Later I went to London for university,...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
The Hidden Family Factor in Transitions
Lately, I have been writing about the special considerations involved in a practice transition where other dentists are family members. But not all 'family'...
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Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part I]
When it comes to implant impressions do you prefer open or closed tray impressions? For me, the biggest reason I prefer closed tray is I hate trying to...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Sealing the Screw Access Hole on Screw-Retained Implant Restorations
When seating a screw-retained implant restoration, there are many techniques and materials that can be used to seal the screw access hole. The most common...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
As I wrote about previously, there are special considerations to take into account when bringing a son or daughter aboard in the practice. The same is...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Elements of Treatment Planning Will Transform Your Team
Confidence in creating a treatment plan that truly 'restores' a patient as close as possible to the original condition or ideal form and function can...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›
Research: Bacteria Preserved on 1,000-Year-Old Plaque
According to a news release, a research team recently discovered 1,000-year-old dental calculus preserved on the teeth of skeletons. This discovery...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›