Pay It Forward
Mentor: a wise, trusted, experienced advisor; a consultant; one who advises or trains someone else (especially a younger colleague).
In 1969, Assistant Dean Dr. Harvey...
A Team Effort, Part 1
Noninvasive Soft Tissue Advancement in Conjunction with Aesthetic Dentistry.
Part 1: Treating Gingival Recession
Over the past couple years, several patients have asked me how they...
A Team Effort, Part 2
Noninvasive Soft Tissue Advancement in Conjunction with Aesthetic Dentistry.
Part 2: Anterior Restoration
When Abby first presented at our office, the main goal was to treat...
Course Correction
What I Learned After a Brain Tumor Diagnosis.
I was recently at a continuing education dental seminar with the Dr. Dick Barnes Group when the...
A Reason to Smile
A Musician Sings a New Tune After a Full Arch Reconstruction.
For most of my life, I’ve had problems with my teeth. Growing up, I...
Finding the Money
Part 1: Helping Patients Pay for Treatment.
When a patient accepts the treatment that a doctor has recommended, it’s an exciting time! It’s exciting for...
Trading In for a New Model
Restoring the Smile of an Auto Shop Instructor.
Beau Nicoll, a mechanic and auto shop teacher, visited my dental practice in Logan, UT, after he...
Membership Has Benefits
Create and Grow a Successful In-House Membership Program.
Most dental practices would jump at the opportunity to reduce dependence on PPOs and build a loyal...
Communication for Implant Success
Strategic Planning for Implant Cases.
Ray LeGendre, part of Arrowhead Dental Laboratory’s technical support team, recently talked with Aesthetic Dentistry about communication between dental labs...
Getting Hip with HIPAA
Four Areas for Front Office Team Members to Know.
HIPAA, formally known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was signed into law in...
