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Is the Bite Right?

Is the Bite Right?

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,...

| 12 years ago
Why Your Practice Should Run Like a Movie Studio

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...

| 12 years ago
Laser Dentistry: The Missing Link to Beautiful and Predictable Cosmetic Dentistry

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...

| 12 years ago
It's a Matter of Honor

It's a Matter of Honor

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...

| 12 years ago
The Two Vital Signs of Dental Practice Health

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...

| 12 years ago
Electronic Health Records: Mandate or No Mandate
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Electronic Health Records: Mandate or No Mandate

At some point during the past several years you might have heard that the federal government will soon be mandating that all dental practices, as well...

| 12 years ago
The One Thing You Can Never Escape

The One Thing You Can Never Escape

'If only I could get more of the right kind of patients.' 'If only I could increase my income by 15 percent, my problems would be over.' 'If only I...

| 12 years ago
Four Foolproof Ways to Fail at Your Dental Career

Four Foolproof Ways to Fail at Your Dental Career

It isn't easy, because dentistry is a profession with some built-in conditions that promote success, but if you really want to underperform badly there...

| 12 years ago
Every Dentist Has an Accent

Every Dentist Has an Accent

People comment on my accent all the time. Personally, I don't hear it myself, although I have noticed that many people who remark on it seem to have quite...

| 12 years ago
"My Teeth are Sore."
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"My Teeth are Sore."

This individual presented for a restorative evaluation and during the exam reported that his front teeth are sometimes sore. The two images below show...

| 12 years ago
It’s not about money – or is it?

It’s not about money – or is it?

Regardless of how you define success, that definition has to include an economic reality. 'To me, it's not about money – it's all about family...

| 12 years ago
The Only Way to Escape the Time and Money Crunch

The Only Way to Escape the Time and Money Crunch

If you work for a living, time and money are always linked, so if you favor one, it comes at the expense of the other. The mother who chooses to...

| 12 years ago