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Building Dentist-Patient Relationships: Good Listener, Better Dentist

Building Dentist-Patient Relationships: Good Listener, Better Dentist

Dr. Carl Steinberg describes how to build on the dentist-patient relationship through listening—and offers tips on how to be a better listener.

| 4 months ago
Getting to Know Your New Dental Patient:  First Call to First Meeting

Getting to Know Your New Dental Patient: First Call to First Meeting

Dr. Carl Steinberg shares his best practices for meeting and getting to know your new dental patient.

| 5 months ago
Buying vs. Starting a Dental Practice – Tips and Considerations
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Buying vs. Starting a Dental Practice – Tips and Considerations

Are you considering buying an existing practice or starting one from scratch? Dr. Carl Steinberg shares 40+ years of wisdom for doctors looking to...

| 2 years ago
Dental Practice Communication – Is Your Team as Smart as You?

Dental Practice Communication – Is Your Team as Smart as You?

Everyone in your practice will face questions from patients, so everyone should be prepared to answer them appropriately. But how can practice owners...

| 2 years ago
The Dental Old School vs. New School

The Dental Old School vs. New School

Evolve or die? Not exactly, says Dr. Carl Steinberg. There's a place for an old school mentality, even as we introduce more technology in our practices.

| 2 years ago
Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years (Part 2)
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Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years (Part 2)

Philadelphia's Dr. Carl Steinberg addresses burning questions about bite splints, nightguards and other occlusion-related clinical challenges.

| 3 years ago
Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years
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Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years

Philadelphia's Dr. Carl Steinberg, a restorative dentist, mentor, and instructor, answers real-life occlusion questions.

| 3 years ago
Balance and Risk in Your Dental Career
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Balance and Risk in Your Dental Career

Risk and balance can help you achieve your dentistry career goals faster and with less stress.

| 3 years ago
I Am Happy with My Insurance-Based Dental Practice

I Am Happy with My Insurance-Based Dental Practice

There is no doubt an insurance-based dental practice is run differently than a fee-for-service practice. Is one better than the other? No, they are just...

| 3 years ago
What Does Your CV Say?
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What Does Your CV Say?

Preparing an effective CV goes beyond listing your awards and accomplishments. Discover how to craft a CV that authentically portrays you and your goals.

| 4 years ago
Who is Dr. Cary Middlecoff?

Who is Dr. Cary Middlecoff?

We can learn from golfer-dentist Dr. Cary Middlecoff about being content with change in dental continuing education and practice management.

| 4 years ago
You Cannot Do That ... Yet

You Cannot Do That ... Yet

Efficient esthetic dentistry is the result of good planning and lacking the confidence with specific clinical techniques merely gives you an opportunity...

| 4 years ago