Dental Economics Magazine, January 2007 ARTICLES
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Ask Dr. Christensen
In this monthly feature, Dr. Gordon Christensen addresses the most frequently asked questions from Dental Economics® readers.
Dental Reimbursement
Why discuss removable appliances? Because not all of our patients are eligible, clinically or financially, for full-mouth rehabilitation and implants.
Enhancing Technology
Although there were hundreds of products and many new introductions at the ADA meeting last October, my lecture schedule there limited my time on the floor.
Flourishing in Changing Times
Seth Godin’s book, "The Purple Cow: Transform Your Business By Being Remarkable,” shares how a cup of coffee became Starbucks...
Infection Control
Personal protective equipmenT (PPE) is specialized clothing or equipment worn for protection against a hazard.
The Internet
Historically, dentistry has been described as a “cottage industry.” The majority of dentists practice as solo practitioners.
Pearls for your Practice
V-Ring System from TrioDent - During some operative procedures, I really struggle with the new matrix systems with sectional matrix and rings.
Practice Success
Each dental career is a journey, with many defining financial steps along the way.
Practice Transitions
What is the most important practice parameter you should constantly monitor, whether you have been in practice for two or 20 years?
We feel that the article by Drs. Tanzi published in the October 2006 issue of DE® (page 116) does a great disservice to your magazine, dentists, and to those who are licensed, qualified valuation experts.
Features
Pursuit of excellence: Accreditation through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
The consensus in the medical and dental professions is that there is an association between the mouth and the body.
Dentistry, like medicine, has come a long way from the days when diseases were diagnosed and treated only after symptoms were so painful or uncomfortable they could no longer be ignored.
Dr. Bob, age 55, with an income exceeding $250,000 and a portfolio approaching $400,000, lived with his wife, Claudia, in a lovely community.
Dental Economics® and Matsco unveil the 2007 Dental Office Design Competition
Guidelines recently released by the AAP have put general dentists on edge.
As many of you already know, it’s a great time to be a dentist. What you may not realize is that it’s also a great time to be a dental investor.
Here’s your comprehensive 2007 tax calendar to help you file tax deposits, payroll taxes, and estimated payments in a timely manner to avoid costly penalties.
Creating a cosmetic practice within your general practice
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Editor's Note
Happy New Year! This is my favorite time of the year. As the song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”
Viewpoint
For once, hear this from an independent transition consultant rather than a broker.
Letters from Readers
We feel that the article by Drs. Tanzi published in the October 2006 issue of DE® (page 116) does a great disservice to your magazine, dentists, and to those who are licensed, qualified valuation experts.
Columns
Breakthrough Financial Planning
As a dentist, you contribute greatly to the overall health and well-being of your community.
The Endo File
In 1993, Dr. Gordon Christensen said, “Introduced a few years ago as the product Thermafil, this concept has achieved more rapid and wide acceptance than any new endodontic technique for decades.
The Exceptional Practice
For 25 years, I’ve been on a quest for my own version of the “exceptional dental practice.
Focus on Human Resources
Wage-and-hour-related labor issues are becoming more and more of a problem for dentists, causing emotional and financial consequences.
High trust: High performance
Whenever I speak in public, I always tell the story of the day my dental career changed forever.
Practice Integration
Doctors throughout the world - through our surveys and those of industry friends - repeatedly mention marketing as one of the key areas in which they’d like to see improvement.
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