Visions for Leadership
Lessons from My Years in Practice.
In July 2016, the Dr. Dick Barnes Group and Arrowhead Dental Laboratory is hosting a 40th Anniversary World Symposium in the scenic mountains of Park City, Utah. During the...
Trading Places Part II
The Dentist as Patient and the Patient as Dentist.
Dr. Ashley Blattner, D.D.S.
Our situation was unique because we started case-planning before I met the patient (Dr. Michael B. Beeler) in person! Like myself, the patient...
Active Leadership
Tips for Effective Leadership in Your Practice.
Recently, I conducted a seminar on leadership for six dental practices. During an exercise, we created a flowchart, diagramming the process of the new patient experience—how they are...
Which Price Is Right?
Managing PPO Memberships and Associated Agreements.
Today, dental insurance companies are working aggressively to expand their network footprints to include more dentists and more locations. According to the Life Insurance and Market Research Association (LIMRA),...
Taking a Closer Look
The Benefits of a SWOT Analysis.
When was the last time you analyzed your practice from a business perspective? If you haven’t done it lately, now is a good time. A simple and fast way...
Q and A on Hybrid Zirconia Restorations
The Requirements and Benefits of Hybrid Zirconia Restorations.
Aesthetic Dentistry recently spoke with Arrowhead Dental Lab’s hybrid zirconia restoration team to learn more about this unique appliance. Members of the team include: Tracey Folau (TF)—CAD...
Oral Cancer Screenings
Early Detection Can Protect Patients.
In 2002, Bruce Paltrow, an acclaimed television and film director and producer, died after suffering for years from complications due to oral cancer. He was 58 years old. After Paltrow’s...
A Learning Experience
A Second Full Arch Reconstruction with the Latest Technology.
The expression “the third time is the charm” isn’t always true. Sometimes, you only need one or two attempts to succeed. I’ve had not one but...
Trading Places Part I
The Dentist as Patient and the Patient as Dentist.
For the past 40 years, the Dr. Dick Barnes Group has offered seminars to thousands of dentists. The following article was written after a Clinical Hands-On...
Going Forward
Creating Opportunities for Success.
Creating opportunity is taking action, which results in positive outcomes. Opportunities can be created by adopting behaviors that lead to being hired or promoted, or opening new doors for success. Regardless,...
