Five Points of Clarity Before You Bring in an Associate
So you've made the decision to expand operations and bring in an associate. Congratulations. But now that you have arrived at that answer, there are a...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›Dental Research Part 1: Five Tips to Reduce Confirmation Bias
In the first of a three-part series, Dr. Bob Winter shares the importance of dental research in your practice. This article shares tips to reduce confirmation...
Robert Winter | 1 year ago ›How to Make a Long-Time Patient New Again
Dentists tend to love new patients because a new face in the chair represents new possibilities. Here is someone who has never been exposed to your approach...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›Why 'Bad' Patients Are Actually Good Patients
You will always have some patients who choose to accept nothing more than having you 'fix' their most immediate care concerns. But at the same time...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›Are You Having 'Value of the Mouth' Conversations?
Very few people plan for dental care in their budget, and case acceptance will always depend to some degree on affordability. However, affordability is...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›Why 'Now' is More Important Than Ever
There was a time in America when the pattern of adult life was steady and predictable. You grew up, got a job and stayed in that job until you retired...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›Do You Feel the Shirt on Your Back?
When I begin the process of speaking with patients about their current dental conditions, I often get responses like, 'It never bothers me, 'or' I never...
Jeff Lineberry | 11 years ago ›‘Frank Phrases:’ Educate Patients on What Is Possible
Dentists should always show patients all the exam findings and know how to transition their mindset to seeing possibilities, according to Dr. Frank Spear....
Adam McWethy | 8 months ago ›Don’t Dismiss the Value of a Fractured Root
Your 60-year-old patient has a long-standing bridge and she notifies you that the bridge is loose. When she comes in to the office you find one of the...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›Removing Ceramic Veneers With a Laser: Part 2
Fig. 1 Click here to read Part One of this series. If you haven't noticed, we are now in an age of dentistry that praises 'conservation...
Greggory Kinzer | 8 years ago ›The Secret to Reliable Practice Growth
In a recent article I outlined the value of a patient's average treatment over 20 years, which is an eye-opening exercise for many practitioners....
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›My Treatment Plan and Informed Consent Process
Treatment plans must use simple terms with the options clearly outlined, should be presented in writing and be fully reviewed with the patient to mitigate...
Robert Winter | 4 years ago ›