A Missed Diagnosis or Incorrect Treatment Plan?
'He listened to my story differently. He asked different questions. He was respectful of the other practitioner but eloquently questioned the diagnosis....
Kevin Kwiecien | 9 years ago ›
The Rule of Twos is an observation that I believe we all need to add to our protocol, particularly for children. Early detection can mean the difference...
Gary DeWood | 9 years ago ›
Become a Better Client With The Lab Check-In Checklist
The use of checklists is a proven strategy to reduce errors and increase predictability. This strategy propelled mobile surgical clinics in Africa and...
Gary DeWood | 9 years ago ›
Dentists are conservative. This is generally an admirable trait when holding a rotary instrument and removing tooth structure. As with any virtue,...
Gary DeWood | 9 years ago ›
If you have been in dentistry for any time at all, and even outside of dentistry, we have heard the term or acronym 'TMJ.' When most people here it,...
Jeff Lineberry | 9 years ago ›
I hear this is a common statement made by your adult patients when you have orthodontics in your treatment plan. The envisioned scenario goes like...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
“PERMISSIVE INTERCUSPATION” What is That All About!?!
Both Dawson and Okeson have clearly taught us that when the mandible is moving in the direction of the maxilla in the centric relation closure arc and...
Michael McDevitt | 9 years ago ›
The concept of dentistry and core values was formally presented to me in 2004, while progressing through the continuum at the L.D. Pankey Intitute, examining...
Kevin Kwiecien | 9 years ago ›
Modern Dentistry - It’s NOT the Disease, it’s the PERSON
If you know me you are very aware of my belief that dentistry is way less about teeth and procedures than it is about the patient. In fact, I extend...
Gary DeWood | 9 years ago ›
Tips for Great Communication With Your Interdisciplinary Team
Do many of your cases involve working with other offices? If you are a specialist then the answer is certainly yes. However, I suspect it is also...
John Carson | 9 years ago ›
Ceramics used in dentistry require heat to consolidate and structurally transform the material. Firing ceramic restorations at temperatures and durations...
Darin Dichter | 9 years ago ›
Do I Medi-Care or Do I Medi-NOT Care?
If you think the Medicare opt-in or opt out decision is a confusing one you are not alone. I have been reading opinions from every direction regarding...
Gary DeWood | 9 years ago ›