Have You Claimed Your Independence?
I am now a U.S. citizen, but I also retain my Canadian citizenship, so I got a double helping of celebrations last week—Canada Day on the first of July and of...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Are You Making Your Schedule Work for You?
Do you ever find yourself coming into the office in the morning, taking a glance at the day's schedule, and finding yourself exhausted before your day...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Get Yourself a 'Performance Partner'
As I have pointed out many times, dentistry is an essentially solitary profession. If you have your own practice, nobody is there to tell what you need...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
New from Frank Spear: Creating a New Patient Experience with Intention
Trying to understand behavior tactics and proper procedures at a new patient’s visit can be some of the most challenging things we face as clinicians. We don't...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
When I was a boy in Kenya, we kept a rooster in our backyard. Every morning, bright and early, that rooster would do what roosters do when the sun comes...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Some Ancient Wisdom for Modern Dentists
What does it mean to be educated? I suppose one could say it means having a mountain of debt – considering what it costs to obtain a university...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
It isn't a stretch to say that every dentist that spends time with Spear Education is different from the dentists who populate the majority of our profession....
Gary DeWood | 10 years ago ›
Working Interviews: Why Should I Pay Them?
In my last article, I went over the best ways to combat the halo/horn effect when hiring new staff members. Within that article, I briefly touched on the...
Adam McWethy | 10 years ago ›
What to Do With ‘That Case’ on Your Desk
It happens to the best general dentists from time to time. You come across a particularly tricky case and find yourself stuck. Maybe you can't think of...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Your Future Self Will Thank You
I have a friend at the club where I work out who has been going there for a couple of years. If you were to meet him, you would recognize right away that...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Are You Protecting Your Online Reputation?
It's no secret that many small businesses, including dental practices, have discovered the value of online reviews. It is a great way for patients to...
Doug Benting | 10 years ago ›
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...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›