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Dealing with Nervous Patients [Part II]

Dealing with Nervous Patients [Part II]

In a previous article I discussed managing patients with mild to moderate anxiety. While the methods discussed previously will allow you successfully...

| 10 years ago
Get Your Team Up to Speed on Occlusion

Get Your Team Up to Speed on Occlusion

An understanding of the general concepts of occlusion within a practice can create a foundation that brings more predicable long-lasting dentistry, while...

| 10 years ago
The Courage to Do the Right Thing

The Courage to Do the Right Thing

Every person's life represents the sum of the choices they have made. When we reach an age of maturity, most of us come to realize this and we accept...

| 10 years ago
How to Deal With Employee Termination

How to Deal With Employee Termination

In a recent article, I addressed steps to handle the low-hanging fruit of voluntary resignations. In this article, I'm going to discuss what you need...

| 10 years ago
When 'Me First' is the Right Approach
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When 'Me First' is the Right Approach

Most of us who travel a lot tend to tune out the flight attendant's pre-flight safety rundown because we feel we could recite it by heart by now. But...

| 10 years ago
Is Food Wreaking Havoc on Your Implants?
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Is Food Wreaking Havoc on Your Implants?

Over the years I have noticed sometimes after placing and restoring implants—especially on lower posterior areas—that the proximal contacts seemed to open up...

| 10 years ago
The Only Solution to the 'Not Enough Time' Problem

The Only Solution to the 'Not Enough Time' Problem

Sometimes, when I talk to dentists about the possibilities for growth in their practices, I can actually see some of them recoil at the thought. 'I'm...

| 10 years ago
Why Should Your Team Care About Occlusion?

Why Should Your Team Care About Occlusion?

The term occlusion is one that has been routinely associated with confusion, ambiguity and varying philosophies. In fact, the topic of occlusion is often...

| 10 years ago
Dealing with Nervous Patients [Part I]
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Dealing with Nervous Patients [Part I]

As we all know the thought of visiting a dental office can cause anxiety for many of our patients. This anxiety can range from mild nervousness to extreme...

| 10 years ago
The Most Powerful Anesthetic in Your Practice

The Most Powerful Anesthetic in Your Practice

One of the most common and powerful anesthetics in dental practices is not used for clinical purposes. It is the anesthetic of routine. A certain measure...

| 10 years ago
The Secret to Reliable Practice Growth
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The Secret to Reliable Practice Growth

In a recent article I outlined the value of a patient's average treatment over 20 years, which is an eye-opening exercise for many practitioners....

| 10 years ago
Sophisticated Simplicity: The SAM 3

Sophisticated Simplicity: The SAM 3

The SAM 3 is my go-to articulator system due to its reliability in calibration, clean design and the ability to tailor the scope of programming....

| 10 years ago