Management

Bleaching: Preventing Common Problems

What’s the biggest problem with tooth whitening? If you answered anything other than “Sensitivity!” you haven’t been paying attention. What’s the second biggest.

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Management

An Effective Method to Achieve Profound Local Anesthesia: Two Case Reports

As oral health practitioners, one of the most important services that we must provide for our patients is treatment rendered with as little.

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Management

Dental Tourism: A Growing Concern

With advancements in communication, the world has become a much smaller place. Through the use of cell phones, the Internet, and e-mail, one.

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Management

Developing a Comprehensive Life Plan, Part 2: 365 Days of Freedom

Last month in Part 1, the author re-viewed the life cycle of a typical dentist and explained why life planning is more important.

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Management

Online Medical and Dental History Submission for Patients

The Internet is having a profound effect on how we practice dentistry. More and more consumers (your patients) are relying on the Internet.

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Management

Developing a Comprehensive Life Plan, Part 1: The Life Cycle of a Dentist

In my educational workshops I talk a lot about the importance of life planning: the idea that dentists need a comprehensive plan that.

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Management

The Interdisciplinary Approach: Committing Your Practice to Optimal Patient Care

At first, a commitment to the interdisciplinary approach to patient care can be intimidating for many dentists and practices. You may think that.

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Management

It Takes a Team to Close a Case

The team members jumped out of their seats and shared high-fives all around the dental office. Celebratory back slaps were exchanged in the.

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Management

What’s Happening in the World of Electronic Records? Part 2

Last month we looked at some of the challenges facing the health professions, and dentistry in particular, as we transition into electronic record.

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Management

What’s Happening in the World of Electronic Records? Part 1

From the famous ancient library of Alexandria in Egypt, to the futuristic “singing discs” in H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine, the world of.

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