A True Story About Patient Trust
He was an older man of obviously meager means. He drove an old car, and he showed up for his maintenance appointments – always on time –...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Why Are Dentists Afraid of Worn Dentition?
More than any other, the dilemmas presented by the wear patient cause confusion and fear in dentists. Understanding the wear patient is the first step...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›
Are You Giving Your Team The Chance to be Great?
I can look back over a lot of accomplishments in my business career, but one of things that makes me proudest is the number of people who can look back...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
How to Think About Fee-Setting in Dentistry
Dentists spend a lot of time thinking about their fees. Should I be charging more? Am I not charging enough? How much is too much? What if I price myself...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Easy Custom Fit Makes For Happy Patients
Plastic dental trays are great time savers and they allow dental teams to make individual adjustments for better fit. When you have a tray...
Gary DeWood | 12 years ago ›
What You Need to Know About Patients' Wants
These are two words that come up a lot when we talk about dental care, so it's worth examining the psychology behind them. A want is something that...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
This is the second of a two-part series discussing the philosophy of occlusion. Read part I, Is The Bite Right?. The crucial question of occlusion...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›
The Most Common - And Costliest - Mistake Successful Dentists Make
I see it all too often: dentists who are doing everything right and enjoying great success with a busy schedule and patients appointed weeks out in hygiene....
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Ten-point Crown Prep Checklist
In 'The Checklist Manifesto,' Dr. Atul Gawande, suggests that your work efficiency and outcome can be improved by using a simple checklist. Dr. Gawande describes...
Vivek Mehta | 12 years ago ›
The Top 10 Problems With Shade Selection
Poor lighting, mixed materials, old shade guides ... these are just some of the top issues dentists face with shade...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Dentistry Makes the List of Best Jobs
Want to hear some news that will make you feel good about being a dentist? Recently, the Bureau of Labor released a list of the 20 top-paying...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
A Powerful Force of Nature - And Why You Have to Overcome It
A body at rest tends to remain at rest; a body in motion tends to remain in motion. Many of you will recognize this as a summary of Newton's first law...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›