Have You Reserved Time for Success?
I often talk about the difference between 'in practice' revenue-producing time and 'on practice' clinical and professional development time, and how both...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The ADA Targets 'The Dental Divide'
According to a recent media release, The American Dental Association, citing 'a disturbing dental divide in America,' announced a nationwide campaign May...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Beware of 'Phantom' Case Acceptance
Do you ever find yourself suddenly thinking about a patient you diagnosed several weeks ago – the one who agreed to your plan for a quadrant or...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Nancy Case Study: Material Selection Part I
In my previous articles, I've gone over the treatment planning and lab communication techniques regarding Nancy's case. The case itself was used...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
The 'Justin Bieber' Effect and Dentists
The Wall Street Journal is one of the most influential media sources and has the largest circulation of any newspaper in the country, with more than two...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Can Alligators Be the Key to Growing Teeth?
According to a recent release, new research led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC suggests alligators may help scientists learn how to stimulate tooth...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Are You Sitting on a Gold Mine?
Previously, I wrote about the importance of improving the tangible assets of your practice in the years leading up to selling. But what about your intangible...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Which is the Best Ingot or Block for Anterior Monolithic Restorations?
Maybe neither! The choice of ingot depends on: The esthetic quality of the prepared tooth. If you are doing multiple preparations,...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
How to Deal with 'Difficult' People
The guy in front of me in line at the airport was very upset. He was really giving a hard time to the young woman behind the counter, raising his voice,...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Three Steps to Accurately Mounting Models
In previous articles I've covered the topic of mounted models and their importance in treating clinical cases accurately and efficiently. Once you have...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
What Can We Learn About 'Problem' Patients From Cab Drivers?
I was in Toronto this week where I had one of those brief but uplifting encounters that can really make your day. I was coming out of my hotel in a busy...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Four Keys to Implementing Digital Photography in Your Practice
For a long time I used to naively reason that I don't take clinical pictures as often as I should because I need to invest in product 'X.' I thought when I...
Vivek Mehta | 11 years ago ›