Fall 2015

EMPOWERING YOUR DENTAL TEAM. Over the years, I’ve visited with thousands of dentists about the importance of making the dental office “dream team” a reality. Often, dentists mistakenly think that going to the right school,...

A FULL MOUTH RECONSTRUCTION ELIMINATES A LIFETIME OF PAIN. For as long as I can remember, I have suffered from daily headaches. They started in my early childhood and as I grew older, they intensified....

DISCOVER THE MULTI-PURPOSE CASE SOLUTION. For more than twenty years, Kent Garrick has been advising dentists on comprehensive case design. As Arrowhead’s Director of Technical Services, he recently talked with Aesthetic Dentistry about Snowcaps—what they...

HELP PATIENTS FIND LIFE-CHANGING DENTISTRY. Curiosity may be dangerous to cats, but it can be a lifesaver for the dentist/patient relationship. Simply put, curiosity can inspire questions that have the potential to transform your practice...

INTERNET MARKETING, PART 2: SOCIAL MEDIA FOR DENTAL PRACTICES. In the previous issue of Aesthetic Dentistry, we discussed the impact of websites, mobile technology, and search engines on a dental practice’s visibility and reputation. Much...

ACHIEVE NEW HEIGHTS WITH BETTER HIRING PRACTICES. If you’ve ever hired the wrong person, you know how stressful, awkward, and costly that mistake can be. As a practice development trainer, I have visited with thousands...

A COMPREHENSIVE, FULL ARCH APPROACH. When I met Jenny Kelley more than fourteen years ago, I knew she would be a great dental assistant. Years later, I asked her to join my team in Lawrence,...

THE BENEFITS OF USING AN AESTHETIC RELEASE. Whether in digital or print, all dentists are required to keep a certain amount of paperwork. As a dentist, you already know the various requirements for mandatory dental...

GETTING PATIENTS TO SAY YES TO TREATMENT. You know the drill. A patient a comes into the office after an absence of several years. After the hygienist works on the patient, he or she sees...