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Manage Challenging Dental Patients with the B-A-N-J-O

Manage Challenging Dental Patients with the B-A-N-J-O

When challenging dental patients create an ethical quandry, dentists should use the acronym B-A-N-J-O to help them decide what to do.

| 8 years ago
When Patients Can't Afford Dental Treatment
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When Patients Can't Afford Dental Treatment

What are dentists to do when their patients can't afford dental treatment?

| 8 years ago
The Day I Quit Dentistry
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The Day I Quit Dentistry

Ever wanted to quit dentistry? You're not alone. But here's how to overcome the burn out and reignite your passion.

| 8 years ago
Why It’s Wrong to Look for the ‘Right’ Dental Team Members
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Why It’s Wrong to Look for the ‘Right’ Dental Team Members

Great dental teams don't just happen. Here's why dentists need to nurture their team members' natural abilities.

| 8 years ago
Is There ‘Hidden Attrition’ Happening in Your Dental Practice?
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Is There ‘Hidden Attrition’ Happening in Your Dental Practice?

How is the patient retention in your dental office? Is your patient base the same year after year even though you continually bring in new patients?

| 8 years ago
Asking Yourself the Right Questions about Technology

Asking Yourself the Right Questions about Technology

Buying new dental technology for your practice can be difficult - do you really need it? What is the return on the investment? Here are some questions...

| 8 years ago
Defined Dental Benefit Plans: Why Insurance Does Not Exist
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Defined Dental Benefit Plans: Why Insurance Does Not Exist

We look at the difference between defined dental benefit plans and dental insurance.

| 8 years ago
My Time Travel Adventure: Chalkboard Thinking in an iPad World
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My Time Travel Adventure: Chalkboard Thinking in an iPad World

During a recent class reunion, Imtiaz Manji reflected on how technology often moves faster than people.

| 8 years ago
Understanding the Informed Consent Process for Dentists

Understanding the Informed Consent Process for Dentists

Informed consent in dentistry is an important part of pre-treatment communication with patients. Learn how to ensure you and your patients are on the...

| 8 years ago
Some Positive Thoughts after a Scary Airport Experience

Some Positive Thoughts after a Scary Airport Experience

When people thought a tragedy was about to occur at LAX recently, they came together instead of falling apart.

| 8 years ago
Four Questions to Ask a Problem Team Member
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Four Questions to Ask a Problem Team Member

How can dentists help team members learn from their mistakes? Here's are four questions that will help.

| 8 years ago
Dental Treatment Planning: You Only See What You Know

Dental Treatment Planning: You Only See What You Know

Dentists cannot properly treatment plan if they don't see all there is to see in the patient's mouth. You only see what you know.

| 8 years ago