A young lady came into my practice last week complaining of pain on the right side of her face. Her discomfort had been growing in intensity since she...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›
The Three Biggest Competitive Advantages of Dentistry
We talk a lot about how, as dentists, you have to compete with a lot of other enticing products and services for discretionary dollars. And there is no...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Can Bonding Broken Tooth Fragments Really Work?
A 19-year-old patient named Tim presented with a crown fracture on his two central incisors. We decided to use the broken teeth fragments he brought with...
Vivek Mehta | 12 years ago ›
Why Patients Are Right And Wrong About Dentistry Being Expensive
When patients tell you they can't afford the dentistry you're presenting, they're usually right – or are they? It's a fact of life these days...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
In the last decade of the 20th century esthetics changed dentistry, and it continues to be a powerful force today. Esthetics is a branch of philosophy...
Gary DeWood | 12 years ago ›
The Inspiring Story of Venice - And What it Says About Human Nature
I spent the second leg of my trip in Venice, which has been called the 'most beautiful city built by man.' It would certainly be hard to find a city...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
As a father, one of the most common questions I get from my two boys is 'Why?' Why this, why that, why me, why now – and the list goes on. Sometimes...
Jeff Lineberry | 12 years ago ›
What Picasso Can Tell Us About The Passion For Greatness
Here's another picture from Spain, of a different building. This one has a special historical significance because this building was where...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
That's me in the photo, standing on the steps of an incredibly awe-inspiring cathedral in Barcelona. I'm traveling in Spain this week, which is giving...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
What Can Anthropologists Teach You About Tooth Wear?
It's obviously a progressive condition. People's teeth wear more as they get older. Is tooth wear really a problem? As dentists, of course we feel that...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›
A True Story About Patient Trust
He was an older man of obviously meager means. He drove an old car, and he showed up for his maintenance appointments – always on time –...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Why Are Dentists Afraid of Worn Dentition?
More than any other, the dilemmas presented by the wear patient cause confusion and fear in dentists. Understanding the wear patient is the first step...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›