I want to share a story with you. It comes from Dr. John Sweeney, a regular reader and contributor who has attended a number of Spear courses. We have long admired his passionate pursuit of clinical and value excellence. I … Read more
103 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 3 Comments
Thanks to developments in medical science, people are living longer than ever. That’s the great news. Now for the hard reality: Longer lifespan brings with it greater economic needs. For instance, according to this New York Times article, the average … Read more
104 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 3 Comments
I think just about anyone who has accomplished anything in life has had that thought from time to time. “Wow, if I had only known this back then, I would have been dangerous.” In fact, if you’re like most people, … Read more
107 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 2 Comments
I once heard someone make a profound observation about the nature of success and how some people who seem to have all the tools never seem to make that big breakthrough. What was truly sad, this person remarked, was that … Read more
108 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 2 Comments
When it comes to getting a dental exam you can be sure patients prefer a story to a recital of clinical findings, much of which may be beyond the scope of their understanding. Read more
109 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 5 Comments
You have a new patient in the chair. You and your team have done your best to introduce them to the practice in the right way and they seem comfortable and open. You are excited because new patients represent new … Read more
110 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 1 Comment
The writer E. L. Doctorow once gave this advice to writers who were paralyzed by the idea of starting a major project: “Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your … Read more
111 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 0 Comments
I’m proud to say that I have achieved a good measure of economic success in my life. But I’m even prouder to say that I have achieved that without making economic success the central focus of my life. I always … Read more
114 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 0 Comments
“… Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Those famous words from the Declaration of Independence have long defined the ambitions of a free person in a free society. But there’s more to life than being happy. Everybody wants to … Read more
115 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 1 Comment
It happens to the best of dentists: You start out scrambling to grow your patient base. Inevitably you work extra hours, complete your own hygiene and whatever else it takes to grow the practice. You’re diligent and hardworking and before … Read more
116 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 1 Comment
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