Sometimes it can seem that a dental practice is an extremely complicated piece of machinery. There are a lot of moving parts and human considerations...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
At a recent event here at the Spear Campus I ran into Dr. Zane Khan, an oral surgeon I know. He's the leader of one of our Spear Study Clubs and he was...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
A Parable for Stressed Dentists
How much does a glass of water weigh? You wouldn't think of this as a profound philosophical question but it's at the center of an interesting metaphor...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
If You're Happy and You Know it, Show Your Patients
A while ago my sister Nadia needed some restorative dental work and I arranged for her to see one of our faculty leaders, Dr. Gary DeWood, whom many...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Is There a Gorilla in Your Patient's Mouth?
By now you're likely familiar with the 'gorilla' perception test. That's where researchers had test subjects watch a video of two groups of people...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Wear Your Disturbances Like a Badge of Honor
I was in Boston this week, just as the people there were digging themselves out from the latest winter storm. Some people, like the owner of this car,...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Some Good Advice From the Guy on the $100 bill
'Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.' These words come from one this country's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, and...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Is Something Missing on Your Office Walls?
Do you keep family photographs on display in your home? In my house, I have pictures in many rooms, on walls, tables and countertops – even on the...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Will You Be Ready For Life After Dentistry?
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...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The Pursuit of Meaning in Our Lives
'... Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' Those famous words from the Declaration of Independence have long defined the ambitions of a free person...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Are You Handcuffed by Success?
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...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Don't Make This Common Transition Mistake
As most of my readers know, I'm a big believer in a well-timed transition where an associate is brought in at a crucial stage in the practice's evolution...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›