A Missed Diagnosis or Incorrect Treatment Plan?
'He listened to my story differently. He asked different questions. He was respectful of the other practitioner but eloquently questioned the diagnosis....
Kevin Kwiecien | 9 years ago ›
Building Skyscrapers: The Secret Behind All Great Dental Practice Teams
To some dentists, this kind of exceptional team alignment may seem like an impossible dream but I assure you it's not. Most people want to be great at...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
New Spear Online Course: "Fundamental Leadership Objectives"
Imtiaz Manji shares the five 'high-level' objectives that every leader must include in their leadership planning to establish the essential structure...
John Roark | 9 years ago ›
In another article I described how to modify a patient's nightguard into a useful diagnostic tool. The patient had an existing anterior bite plane, which...
Darin Dichter | 9 years ago ›
Edentulous Jaw Flexure: Guidelines for the Mandible?
Flexure of the edentulous mandible has been connected to increased stress in splinted full-arch restorations that cross the midline. This may result in...
Doug Benting | 9 years ago ›
Where to Find Your Next Great Office Manager
It's hard to oversee front desk functions, for instance, from your position in the operatory peering into a patient's mouth. That's why it's so important...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
The Rule of Twos is an observation that I believe we all need to add to our protocol, particularly for children. Early detection can mean the difference...
Gary DeWood | 9 years ago ›
Finishing Photos: Start the Conversation
Close to home in the orthodontic practice, photos also give you an opportunity to 'show off' the amazing changes you and the patient have accomplished,...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
Do You Pre-wedge For Your Posterior Composites?
Direct posterior resin is a mainstay in clinical practice. However, it is not uncommon for clinicians to struggle creating consistently tight interproximal...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Patient Success vs. Dentist Success: The Myth of Conflicting Priorities
Goal-setting is a worthwhile way of driving results for just about anything in life worth pursuing. In my work with dentists, I sometimes see resistance...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
New Spear Online Course: "Continual Specialist Communication: Who Is Responsible?"
Drs. Mary Anne Salcetti and Kevin Kwiecien stress the importance of communication in a timely fashion or on a regular basis during treatment with the...
John Roark | 9 years ago ›
New Spear Online Team Meeting: "Being The Best: A Mindset"
In 'Being the Best: A Mindset,' you will learn how choosing to be the best—as individuals and as a team—is the most important factor that drives better enjoyment, patient success...
John Roark | 9 years ago ›