Maximize the Value of Your Practice
Considerations When Hiring an Associate Dentist.
According to the American Dental Association® (ADA), in 2016, more than 39 percent of dentists in active practice were aged 55 years and older. That statistic should be a...
It’s Never Too Late
Making the Dream of Dental School a Reality.
My exposure to dentistry began when I extracted one of my younger sister’s loose primary teeth when I was about 10 or 11 years old. I literally...
Not a Moment Too Soon
A Young Mom Gets a Full Arch Reconstruction.
As I was growing up, I always liked my smile. I never thought I had any problems. My teeth were straight except for tooth number 10, which...
Make Dentistry Great Again
Practice the Best Dentistry for You and Your Patients.
In the last year, everyone has heard the phrase “Make America Great Again.” Regardless of your personal political affiliations, that slogan forces each of us to...
Join the Dental Membership Club!
The Advantages of Dental Membership Plans.
Not long ago, I received a call from a longtime patient. He explained that his daughter, “Amber” (who lived away at college), needed some dental treatments. Amber’s dentist told...
Data Mining for Dentists
Striking Gold with Your Practice Management Software.
If we keep doing what we’re doing, we’re going to keep getting what we’re getting.” Steven R. Covey, educator and author of The 7 Habits of Highly...
Tackling Jack’s Smile
Multidisciplinary Dentistry for a Full Mouth Reconstruction.
I first met Jack at a football game at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas. We were both watching the game and were chatting casually about...
Q & A on Custom Orthotics
Choosing an Orthotic That Suits Your Patient's Needs.
When it comes to orthotics, one size doesn’t fit all patients. A custom orthotic is beneficial because it is made specifically for an individual patient....
Hitting the Mark
A Full Arch Makeover Corrects a Childhood Injury.
Getting hit in the face with a baseball bat will ruin your day, but it doesn’t have to ruin your life. I’m proof of that. As a...
One Team, One Goal
Creating Achievement-Oriented Teams.
When I first started working at Arrowhead Dental Laboratory about 11 years ago, a colleague invited me to go on a backpacking trip with him and three other friends. The first...
