Bruxism Part II: Proper Screening Can Save Lives
DENTISTS CAN PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN SLEEP APNEA DIAGNOSES.
In the previous issue of Aesthetic Dentistry (Summer 2013, Volume 12, Issue 1), I discussed the theory that in some cases, people are clenching and/or grinding their...
A Place Of Abundance
REIGNITE YOUR PASSION FOR DENTISTRY BY CHANGING YOUR PHILOSOPHY.
Three years ago, when I started my practice, I was struggling with the rigors of both personal and professional obligations. My wife and I had a new baby...
A Serendipitous Smile
MY EXPERIENCE WITH FULL ARCH RECONSTRUCTION
I was never horribly unhappy with my smile. In fact, some of my good friends said my smile was one of the first things they noticed about me. However,...
Creating Your Online Reputation
GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS WITH THE WORLD WIDE WEB.
Consider the Following:
Have you spent thousands of dollars on a website, only to be unimpressed with its outcome?
Do you have a website, but haven’t updated it...
The Proof Is In The Pictures
GET FEWER INSURANCE CLAIM DENIAL WHEN YOU TAKE PROPER INTRAORAL PHOTOS.
Dentists know that intraoral cameras and digital photographs are great for patient education and for promotion of our services. And If you’ve been involved with Arrowhead...
Walk The Talk
GAINING FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE OF DENTAL PROCEDURES HELPS YOU CONNECT WITH YOUR PATIENTS.
As a medical educator, my father always said, “Practice what you preach.” Throughout my dental career, I have chosen to live by this...
The Transformation of Lisa’s Smile
When appearances are important in your business, it only makes sense that you put your best foot forward. At least that’s what Lisa Bouzide of Troy, Michigan believes.
“I am a salon owner and a...
Elevating Dentistry
The other day I was going through some files and I came across an article that I wrote in 1989. I was curious to know if the things I wrote back then were still...
Building A Better Smile
For years I was embarrassed over the appearance of my teeth. Especially being a dental ceramist. I felt like every time I told someone what I did for a living, their eyes immediately went...
Navigate Medical Billing
Medical billing in a dental office? How is this possible? For the past 17 years, I have experienced, firsthand, successful reimbursement from medical insurance in a dental setting. You may be asking, “What could...
