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Saving for the Future: Part II

Saving for the Future: Part II

In my previous article, I introduced an 8-year-old female patient that sustained fractures to #8 and #9 after falling from her bicycle. In...

| 10 years ago
Managing the Problem Versus Curing It: Part II
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Managing the Problem Versus Curing It: Part II

In my last article, I mentioned that the average life span continues to increase over time and because of this fact, the treatment we provide for our...

| 10 years ago
Why I Changed My Mind About Celebrating Father’s Day
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Why I Changed My Mind About Celebrating Father’s Day

For many years, I never really took the whole 'Father's Day' thing seriously. Of course, I would always be grateful when my sons acknowledged the day...

| 10 years ago
The Real Role of the Dental Assistant

The Real Role of the Dental Assistant

Helping the doctor stay organized during and after procedures is critical to efficient time management. The dental assistant acts as a chairside manager...

| 10 years ago
Your Interviews Are Biased - Here's How to Fix That Problem
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Your Interviews Are Biased - Here's How to Fix That Problem

In my last article, I outlined one of the common human errors that occur when making hiring decisions – the halo/horn effect. This concept describes a...

| 10 years ago
Condylar Inclination? I'm Just Restoring the Front Teeth...
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Condylar Inclination? I'm Just Restoring the Front Teeth...

Most of us are doing diagnostic wax-ups before restoring front teeth – we might even be using the wax-up to make a stent for our provisional...

| 10 years ago
Are You Ready for a Re-Boot?
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Are You Ready for a Re-Boot?

If you have been in practice for several years, I am willing to bet that you do not consider yourself the same dentist you were when you first began....

| 10 years ago
Creating a Transfer of Retention Plan for Orthodontists in Your Network
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Creating a Transfer of Retention Plan for Orthodontists in Your Network

For orthodontists to whom you refer preferentially, I recommend having a discussion about their ideas and preferences regarding retention in general if...

| 10 years ago
The Next Big Game-Changer in Dentistry
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The Next Big Game-Changer in Dentistry

Everything you do in the practice brings a return—that's why you are in business. But not all returns are created equal, either in terms of revenue or patient...

| 10 years ago
Saving for the Future: Part I
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Saving for the Future: Part I

This 8-year-old patient presented to my office in late October of 2005, having fallen from her bicycle earlier in the day. In addition to the small...

| 10 years ago
Study: Lasers, Rats and the Future of Dentistry

Study: Lasers, Rats and the Future of Dentistry

A new Harvard-led study published in the journal, Science Translational Medicine, has determined that the use of low-powered lasers can stimulate stem...

| 10 years ago
Managing the Problem Versus Curing It: Part I

Managing the Problem Versus Curing It: Part I

Removing a tooth is a decision that clinicians make on a routine basis. This is often an easy decision, like when a tooth has a vertical root fracture....

| 10 years ago