Fast Forward Treatment
A patient recently came to my office after visiting several other practices. He lives in Florida, but he does a lot of business in...
FAR Better
I’ve wanted to be a dentist ever since I was in the second grade. My dream came true in 2014 when I graduated from...
Teaming Up With Hernan
The cases featured in this magazine were made possible, and driven by, solid and structured teams. Working closely with your team gives you the...
Office Emergencies: Know What to Do Before They Happen
Have you ever had to call 911 for assistance or had an ambulance come to your office? With the significant increase of an aging...
Now is the Time for Comprehensive Dentistry
With the current economic and health conditions, dentists may be busy with onesie-twosie cases and might be tempted to shy away from comprehensive care...
Prep for Success, Part 2: 8 Steps for Design, Efficiency, and Technique
This is the second article in a two-part series designed to help dentists optimize the way in which they approach prepping teeth for a...
Prep for Success, Part 1: Design, Efficiency, and Execution
A couple of times each year, I teach a course called “Beyond the Basics” with the Dr. Dick Barnes Group seminars. During the class,...
Troubleshooting Oral Appliances
Orthotics, mouthguards, the LêDowns appliance, and splints are all considered oral appliances. At Arrowhead Dental Laboratory, we generally prefer that dentists use those terms...
The Lasting Influence of Dr. Barnes: Part 3 – Hope and Faith vs. Fear...
Hope and Faith vs. Fear and Doubt
Dr. Dick Barnes understood that making a lasting change requires the courage to act despite fear. According to...
The Lasting Influence of Dr. Barnes: Part 2 – The Unfinished Dentist
The Unfinished Dentist
Dr. Barnes frequently remarked that he never felt that he had attained a level of skill where he could “sit back and...
