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The Power of 'Protected Time'
Practice Management

The Power of 'Protected Time'

There are a lot of things going on in a dental practice at any given time. Nobody knows this better than the people on the front lines – the team...

| 11 years ago ›
Periodontal Disease in the U.S. [INFOGRAPHIC]
Beyond Restoration

Periodontal Disease in the U.S. [INFOGRAPHIC]

According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every two Americans aged 30 and up has some form...

| 11 years ago ›
Practicing Dentistry the 'Swiss Way'
Practice Management

Practicing Dentistry the 'Swiss Way'

This is a picture of Dr. Steve Ratcliff and me at the 'Top of Europe' at a place called Jungfrau in Switzerland. It's a breathtaking display of snow,...

| 11 years ago ›
One Great Way to Help Your New Associate Succeed
Practice Management

One Great Way to Help Your New Associate Succeed

Pair your new dentist with your best assistant. I realize that in many cases, the professional bond an established dentist feels with his or her assistant...

| 11 years ago ›
Dental Advisor Membership now a Benefit to Faculty Club
Beyond Restoration

Dental Advisor Membership now a Benefit to Faculty Club

We are pleased to announce a new amenity to Faculty Club. Every member will have access to a complimentary one-year standard online subscription to The...

| 11 years ago ›
It's Not Just What You Say to Patients
Practice Management

It's Not Just What You Say to Patients

As a dentist, you put a lot of thought into your case presentations; organizing your data, assessing the patient's motivations and mindsets and being...

| 11 years ago ›
Dentin Adhesives for Direct Posterior Composite [Ed.]
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Techniques & Materials

Dentin Adhesives for Direct Posterior Composite [Ed.]

This sensitivity can be caused by pulpal inflammation, but in most instances I believe it is from inadequate sealing of the dentin. Martin...

| 11 years ago ›
Are You Putting Out Fires or Lighting the Way?
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Practice Management

Are You Putting Out Fires or Lighting the Way?

Have you ever noticed that the people who are most successful are the ones who have an unshakeable clarity for what is important? I think this is a quality...

| 11 years ago ›
The Four Kinds of Noise in Your Life
Practice Management

The Four Kinds of Noise in Your Life

Stuff happens. As much as you want to feel in control of your life, and as much as you work at implementing systems and strategies to keep yourself on...

| 11 years ago ›
Is 'Doing Your Best' Holding You Back?
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Practice Management

Is 'Doing Your Best' Holding You Back?

Are you and your team giving your patients the best care you could possibly provide? I hope not. That is to say, I hope you are honestly giving the...

| 11 years ago ›
Antioxidants and Wound Healing
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Techniques & Materials

Antioxidants and Wound Healing

Last week you were introduced to the process of oxidative stress and the how it is a factor in the development of multiple chronic inflammatory diseases....

| 11 years ago ›
Five Things to Think About Before You Begin an Examination
Practice Management

Five Things to Think About Before You Begin an Examination

It is very easy for busy dentists to become relentlessly task-oriented. When you are looking at a full schedule where you go from patient to patient,...

| 11 years ago ›