How to Speed Up By Slowing Down
I have always been an action-oriented kind of person. For the most part that has served me well, but in my younger years my impatience with anything that...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Honoring Women in Dentistry: Lucy Hobbs Taylor
In honor of Women's History Month and her birthday, we're highlighting Lucy Hobbs Taylor for her contributions to the dental profession. Lucy Hobbs Taylor...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
A New Era in Team Communications
Does your dental practice team feel out of the loop? If team meetings alone are not helping, here's another way you can ensure your entire dental team...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Understanding Cement-Retained Implant Restorations
In a previous article I discussed the advantages and disadvantages of both screw-retained and cement-retained implant restorations. Although I have...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
Five Key Criteria for Sealant Success
We know that 80 percent of decay on young permanent teeth occurs in pit and fissure areas, and sealants have proven to be a very useful...
Vivek Mehta | 10 years ago ›
Three Big Steps When Introducing a New Dentist
Bringing a new doctor into a practice is a huge step for any dental team. Unless you can make the people around you really believe in what you're...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Why Should Your Staff Learn About Clinical Photography?
Dentists take clinical pictures for many reasons, the most important is to help patients understand the current condition of their mouth. Other uses are...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›
How to Achieve 'The Transitions Effect' Without a Transition
I love transitions for the anxiety they cause. Don't get me wrong, I don't like to see dentists struggle with change in their practices. This is especially...
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Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part II]
In Part I of this series I discussed how 'guide cones' can help with open tray implant impressions. In this article I'll discuss forming your tray and...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Playing to Win the Expenses Game
One of the more common missteps I think leaders in business make involves taking a defensive approach to expenses, where you spend more time trying to...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Study: Sponge-like Gel May Steer Tooth and Tissue Formation
According to a recent press release, a bioinspired gel material could one day help repair or replace damaged organs, such as teeth and bone,...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›
Some Simple Advice for the 'Captain' of Your Dental Team
Every dental practice has its own leadership structure. Larger practices will have a designated office manager, but even in smaller practices there is...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›