If you asked most of your patients if they would fix their teeth if money were no object, the vast majority would say yes. We all have patients in our...
Darin O'Bryan | 11 years ago ›Sigh … Where are the easy ones? Part 1
It has been said that there are no easy cases, and I think that I believe it after the run of new patients I've had the past six months. So, once again,...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›This article describes how using a facebow with a semi-adjustable articulator will save you time, money and help improve patient satisfaction.
Steve Ratcliff | 6 years ago ›This free examination checklist will not only help you ensure you're offering the most comprehensive experience; it'll help your patients understand your...
Gary DeWood | 6 years ago ›Expanding Your Thoughts on Airway
An increasing number of studies are helping us to become more aware of the effects of airway issues on our adult patients. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA),...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›Dentistry That Speaks to the Heart
My sons are fanatical sports fans and they love going to games in person. Personally, I never used to be a big follower of sports but with those two around...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›‘Unconscious Incompetence’ to ‘Conscious Competence:’ Awareness Through FGTP
See how a classic 'black triangle' complaint highlights the benefits of implementing Facially Generated Treatment Planning in relation to patient emotional...
Jeffrey Bonk | 3 years ago ›Using Clinical Photos on an iPad to Communicate Findings With Patients
As the cliché goes, pictures are worth a thousand words. Over the years clinicians have incorporated various visual aids in patient communication. Visual...
Vivek Mehta | 11 years ago ›What Can The Olympics Teach Us About Patients
Unless you're an avid swimming enthusiast I bet that you seldom follow swimming competitions. But in the last few days, millions of people are suddenly...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›Two Simple Secrets of Ideal Patient Retention
Patient retention is obviously one of the most fundamental things to master to achieve success in dentistry. It doesn't matter how good your clinical...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›Sigh … Where are the easy ones? Part 2
You saw this 55-year-old patient in my last blog, 'Sigh...Where Are The Easy Ones? Part 1', so you know that she has a deteriorating joint on the left side...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›A while ago I posted an article about how it is important to use the right language with patients if you want to evoke the right responses. The words...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›