The Power of ‘Quiet Influence’
Longtime Spear faculty member Dr. Steve Ratcliff was given the Academy of General Dentistry's prestigious Weclew Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions...
Imtiaz Manji | 5 years ago ›
Two Words to Think About this Thanksgiving - And How They Can Impact Your Life Every Day
When it comes to developing a strong, meaningful practice philosophy, always keep these two terms in mind.
Imtiaz Manji | 6 years ago ›
Dentistry That Is Truly Life-Changing for Patients and Dentists
Want to make a difference by providing dental care to those in need?
Imtiaz Manji | 6 years ago ›
Secrets of Life and Love: A Thanksgiving Reflection
Imtiaz Manji offers perspective on the power and purpose of gratitude, even beyond Thanksgiving.
Imtiaz Manji | 7 years ago ›
A Story About How Opportunities Breed Opportunities
Can a challenging situation really be an opportunity in disguise? Imtiaz Manji shares how even big challenges - such as bringing dental care to remote...
Imtiaz Manji | 8 years ago ›
This Is the Face of Success in Dentistry
Imtiaz Manji shares a first-hand account of how the Open Wide Foundation's dedication to creating lasting change to the state of oral health in under...
Imtiaz Manji | 8 years ago ›
Open Wide Foundation: Add It to Your Bucket List
Whenever I am in Vancouver, I visit the cemetery where my late wife, Shahinool, has her final resting place. I have a cousin who is buried there too,...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Something You Have to Experience to Appreciate
I have always been a big advocate of the philosophy that says you have to believe it before you see it. To me that is the essence of having an inspiring...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
How to Discover a New Way to See
I didn't expect much of this diving excursion. Our divemaster was young – she was 22 – and as I mentioned previously, our visit to...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The Pursuit of Meaning in Our Lives
'... Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' Those famous words from the Declaration of Independence have long defined the ambitions of a free person...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
You Have to Believe it to See it, Part 2
Remember that blog post from my partner, Dr. Glen Wysel, about his trip with his wife, Lisa, to Guatemala to visit the site of the clinic we're helping...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›