Saving for the Future: Part II
In my previous article, I introduced an 8-year-old female patient that sustained fractures to #8 and #9 after falling from her bicycle. In...
Glen Doyon | 10 years ago ›
Managing the Problem Versus Curing It: Part II
In my last article, I mentioned that the average life span continues to increase over time and because of this fact, the treatment we provide for our...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
Why I Changed My Mind About Celebrating Father’s Day
For many years, I never really took the whole 'Father's Day' thing seriously. Of course, I would always be grateful when my sons acknowledged the day...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
The Real Role of the Dental Assistant
Helping the doctor stay organized during and after procedures is critical to efficient time management. The dental assistant acts as a chairside manager...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Your Interviews Are Biased - Here's How to Fix That Problem
In my last article, I outlined one of the common human errors that occur when making hiring decisions – the halo/horn effect. This concept describes a...
Adam McWethy | 10 years ago ›
Condylar Inclination? I'm Just Restoring the Front Teeth...
Most of us are doing diagnostic wax-ups before restoring front teeth – we might even be using the wax-up to make a stent for our provisional...
Kevin Kwiecien | 10 years ago ›
If you have been in practice for several years, I am willing to bet that you do not consider yourself the same dentist you were when you first began....
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Creating a Transfer of Retention Plan for Orthodontists in Your Network
For orthodontists to whom you refer preferentially, I recommend having a discussion about their ideas and preferences regarding retention in general if...
Cheryl DeWood | 10 years ago ›
The Next Big Game-Changer in Dentistry
Everything you do in the practice brings a return—that's why you are in business. But not all returns are created equal, either in terms of revenue or patient...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
This 8-year-old patient presented to my office in late October of 2005, having fallen from her bicycle earlier in the day. In addition to the small...
Glen Doyon | 10 years ago ›
Study: Lasers, Rats and the Future of Dentistry
A new Harvard-led study published in the journal, Science Translational Medicine, has determined that the use of low-powered lasers can stimulate stem...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›Managing the Problem Versus Curing It: Part I
Removing a tooth is a decision that clinicians make on a routine basis. This is often an easy decision, like when a tooth has a vertical root fracture....
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›