What You Need to Know About Patients' Wants
These are two words that come up a lot when we talk about dental care, so it's worth examining the psychology behind them. A want is something that...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
This is the second of a two-part series discussing the philosophy of occlusion. Read part I, Is The Bite Right?. The crucial question of occlusion...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›
The Most Common - And Costliest - Mistake Successful Dentists Make
I see it all too often: dentists who are doing everything right and enjoying great success with a busy schedule and patients appointed weeks out in hygiene....
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Ten-point Crown Prep Checklist
In 'The Checklist Manifesto,' Dr. Atul Gawande, suggests that your work efficiency and outcome can be improved by using a simple checklist. Dr. Gawande describes...
Vivek Mehta | 12 years ago ›
The Top 10 Problems With Shade Selection
Poor lighting, mixed materials, old shade guides ... these are just some of the top issues dentists face with shade...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Dentistry Makes the List of Best Jobs
Want to hear some news that will make you feel good about being a dentist? Recently, the Bureau of Labor released a list of the 20 top-paying...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
A Powerful Force of Nature - And Why You Have to Overcome It
A body at rest tends to remain at rest; a body in motion tends to remain in motion. Many of you will recognize this as a summary of Newton's first law...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
For many, occlusion is one of the most confusing topics in dentistry. So much of occlusion is unpredictable because it relies on how the patient responds,...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›
Why Your Practice Should Run Like a Movie Studio
Movie studios make their money in two ways: First there are those big numbers we read about when a major new film opens, where one true blockbuster can...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Laser Dentistry: The Missing Link to Beautiful and Predictable Cosmetic Dentistry
Journal Review From:_J Laser Dent 2008; 16 (Spec. Issue): 36-41_ Question: Can laser surgery offer hemostatic gingivectomy treatment, precision...
Everett Heringer | 12 years ago ›
Honor is a word that comes with deep-felt meaning and inspires real emotion. That's why when we talk about abundance and gratitude, I prefer to talk in...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
The Two Vital Signs of Dental Practice Health
There are a lot of indicators you can measure when assessing the performance of a dental practice but whenever I want to zero in quickly on the pulse...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›