Pay Attention to Pulpal Spaces to Save Teeth
Recently I wrote about the importance of paying close attention to the pulpal spaces on radiographs. While the prognosis of the tooth discussed last time...
John Carson | 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 ›
The Myth of the Angled Abutment
Implant position is critical to esthetic success, especially when the patient has a high smile line and is esthetically aware. At times, using an angled...
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›
Why Team Conflict is Not Always Bad
Some of my favorite times in my career have come when I have taken the better part of a day and gone into 'lockdown' with a number of my closest colleagues...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Nancy Case Study: Material Selection Part II
As I stated in part I of this series, the Nancy case study was used as part of a three-day ceramic enhancement workshop. Each dentist who signed up for...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
Have You Reserved Time for Success?
I often talk about the difference between 'in practice' revenue-producing time and 'on practice' clinical and professional development time, and how both...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
The ADA Targets 'The Dental Divide'
According to a recent media release, The American Dental Association, citing 'a disturbing dental divide in America,' announced a nationwide campaign May...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 10 years ago ›
Beware of 'Phantom' Case Acceptance
Do you ever find yourself suddenly thinking about a patient you diagnosed several weeks ago – the one who agreed to your plan for a quadrant or...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Nancy Case Study: Material Selection Part I
In my previous articles, I've gone over the treatment planning and lab communication techniques regarding Nancy's case. The case itself was used...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
The 'Justin Bieber' Effect and Dentists
The Wall Street Journal is one of the most influential media sources and has the largest circulation of any newspaper in the country, with more than two...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Can Alligators Be the Key to Growing Teeth?
According to a recent release, new research led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC suggests alligators may help scientists learn how to stimulate tooth...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 10 years ago ›
Are You Sitting on a Gold Mine?
Previously, I wrote about the importance of improving the tangible assets of your practice in the years leading up to selling. But what about your intangible...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›