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How to Develop a Team 'Ownership' Mindset
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How to Develop a Team 'Ownership' Mindset

When we talk about the kind of mindset we want to see among the people on our team we tend to use phrases like 'being invested' and 'taking ownership.'...

| 10 years ago
Study: Extracting Teeth Before Cardiac Surgery May Cause More Harm Than Good
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Study: Extracting Teeth Before Cardiac Surgery May Cause More Harm Than Good

According to a recent press release, a new study released by the Mayo Clinic has debunked current thinking of the necessity to remove infected teeth prior...

| 10 years ago
Why Should Adults Consider Orthodontics?

Why Should Adults Consider Orthodontics?

Helping people be healthy and make healthy choices – as opposed to simply repairing teeth – often incorporates all aspects of the dental...

| 10 years ago
Is it Time to Introduce Someone New to Your Life?
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Is it Time to Introduce Someone New to Your Life?

I grew up in a family as the only boy among four girls, which may explain why, when it was time for me to become a parent, I put in my order for 'boys...

| 10 years ago
Using a 'Liquid Dam' in Your Restorative Practice
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Using a 'Liquid Dam' in Your Restorative Practice

The first time I used a 'liquid dam' in dentistry was when I started doing in-office whitening. A liquid dam is a flowable, light cured material that...

| 10 years ago
Getting Peace of Mind by Making Tough Decisions
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Getting Peace of Mind by Making Tough Decisions

I have always loved being near the water. I was born and raised in Mombasa, Kenya, a large port city on the Indian Ocean. Later I went to London for university,...

| 10 years ago
The Hidden Family Factor in Transitions

The Hidden Family Factor in Transitions

Lately, I have been writing about the special considerations involved in a practice transition where other dentists are family members. But not all 'family'...

| 10 years ago
Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part I]
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Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part I]

When it comes to implant impressions do you prefer open or closed tray impressions? For me, the biggest reason I prefer closed tray is I hate trying to...

| 10 years ago
Sealing the Screw Access Hole on Screw-Retained Implant Restorations
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Sealing the Screw Access Hole on Screw-Retained Implant Restorations

When seating a screw-retained implant restoration, there are many techniques and materials that can be used to seal the screw access hole. The most common...

| 10 years ago
When Dentists Marry Dentists

When Dentists Marry Dentists

As I wrote about previously, there are special considerations to take into account when bringing a son or daughter aboard in the practice. The same is...

| 10 years ago
Elements of Treatment Planning Will Transform Your Team

Elements of Treatment Planning Will Transform Your Team

Confidence in creating a treatment plan that truly 'restores' a patient as close as possible to the original condition or ideal form and function can...

| 10 years ago
Research: Bacteria Preserved on 1,000-Year-Old Plaque

Research: Bacteria Preserved on 1,000-Year-Old Plaque

According to a news release, a research team recently discovered 1,000-year-old dental calculus preserved on the teeth of skeletons. This discovery...

| 10 years ago