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Creating the Ideal Team in One Hour a Week

Creating the Ideal Team in One Hour a Week

How do you get your team united behind, and aligned with, your vision and philosophy for the practice? This has been a leading concern among dentists...

| 9 years ago
Loose Implant Restorations
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Loose Implant Restorations

As we know in the world of dentistry today implants are becoming increasingly prevalent. And while they are a great option for tooth replacement, they...

| 9 years ago
Employees and Personal Smartphones – What Is the Smart Solution?

Employees and Personal Smartphones – What Is the Smart Solution?

We all love our smartphones. Having access to a world of information in the palm of your hand is a truly astounding feature of modern life.

| 9 years ago
'Difficult Conversations in the Operatory for the Dentist' Is Now Live!

'Difficult Conversations in the Operatory for the Dentist' Is Now Live!

This course is designed to identify common conversations with patients directed at the dentist that continue to create anxiety or uncertainty even after...

| 9 years ago
Dental Photography: Canon Battery Advisory

Dental Photography: Canon Battery Advisory

I use my clinical camera almost every day that I'm in clinical practice or working in the lab. Like many clinicians, the camera system I use is Canon....

| 9 years ago
Advice for Dentists From a University Football Coach

Advice for Dentists From a University Football Coach

I was meeting with a group of dental practitioners a while ago, when one of them – a very successful periodontist—told a story about his college football...

| 9 years ago
Getting The “Sharpness” Right on Your Restorations
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Getting The “Sharpness” Right on Your Restorations

Have you ever had a patient say they have a hard time chewing, yet their teeth are clearly making contact? Maybe they even said their teeth are not 'sharp'...

| 9 years ago
Is Yours a “Best Practice” Practice? A 5-Question Quiz

Is Yours a “Best Practice” Practice? A 5-Question Quiz

Is your practice philosophically ready to be among the best in the business? Here is a simple diagnostic test to determine where your practice stands....

| 9 years ago
Triad … A Dentist’s Best Friend

Triad … A Dentist’s Best Friend

I recently agreed to see a new patient emergency during my lunch time to 're-cement his broken temp.' The patient was in town for a business meeting and...

| 9 years ago
Don’t Dismiss the Value of a Fractured Root
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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...

| 9 years ago
A New Way to Think About “The Domino Effect”
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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...

| 9 years ago
Ortho vs. Restorative to Correct Malaligned Teeth, Part II Is Now Live!

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...

| 9 years ago