A Simple Secret for Coaching Practice Teams
We understand intuitively that all people are different. However, we sometimes overlook this reality when it comes to working with the people we depend...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Are Preparation Shades and Descriptions Needed for Posterior Teeth?
The answer is: Yes! Most technicians and dentists rely on all-ceramic restorations to achieve the desired esthetic and functional outcome. If a...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Do You Have the Courage to Fail?
We sometimes like to think that the people who reach the highest level of success in any field have somehow conquered failure. It seems as if these people...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Dental Discoveries of King Richard III Revealed
Reconstruction made from the skull of King Richard III. It turns out that Shakespeare was fairly accurate when he described King Richard III to...
Denise Prichard | 11 years ago ›
Four Keys to Success for Your New Associate
In a previous article I discussed the importance of integrating a new associate into the practice in the right way. But how exactly do you do that?...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Researchers Develop Prototype That May Increase Implant Success Rates
According to a recent news release, researchers at the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) in Castellón have developed an implant coating with a biodegradable material aimed...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Einstein on How to Solve a Problem
'If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
When to Do a Functional Analysis
We have all had patients in our practice that present with very complicated cases including broken teeth, excessive wear, and gingival discrepancies,...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
The Goldilocks Approach to Leading Your Team
You remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears: One bed was too hard, one was too soft, one was just right. The same principles apply when leading...
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Nancy Case Study: Communicating With the Lab [Part II]
Continuing the discussion on the Nancy Case Study, this article will highlight the lab communication phase that began in Part I. A critical part...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
You Don't Know What You Don't Know
A grandmother goes to buy a gift for her young grandson. He is an avid baseball player and she knows exactly what he wants: A new baseball glove. She...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The Keys to Prep Shade Communication
To improve the outcome predictability of an all-ceramic veneer or crown, I highly recommend clearly communicating the appearance of the prepared...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›