Aesthetics
The Art of Temporization: Facial Changes Through Aesthetic Dentistry
It is suddenly really “cool” to be a dentist! These are incredible times for...
Hygiene
Oral Healthcare for Patients With Disabilities
The federal Healthy People initiative has provided a framework to address health disparities and...
Management
The eleven Essentials of Effective Staff Meetings Part 3
As we begin this final article in the “Staff Meeting” series, I suggest a...
CE Articles
Protecting Electronic Health Information as Part of HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) calls for standards for administrative, physical,...
Management
The Eleven Essentials of Effective Staff Meetings, Part 2: Getting it Together in the Name of Customer Service
his article is part 2 of a 3-part series that describes the Essentials of...
Management
Hiring Practices—Not So Fast
Most dental practitioners are reasonably well versed about the possible pitfalls attendant to a...
New Directions
New Directions in Dentistry
For the first time in my career, my wife and I have had the...
Management
Living Your Dream: Considering a Professional Coach to Assist You and Your Practice
At the age of 44, John would be considered by most people to be...
Infection Control
OSAP Meeting Your Infection Control Needs
The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP), founded in 1984, comprises 2 complementary...
Management
On-Hold Time Taking a Look at an Often-Overlooked Marketing Opportunity
When patients call a dentist’s office to make an appointment or to get information,...