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Ask Dr. Christensen
In this monthly feature, Dr. Gordon Christensen addresses the most frequently asked questions from Dental Economics readers.
Common Sense Dentistry
In the past few years, there has been an interesting and important trend happening in operative dentistry.
Enhancing Technology
Did you want fries with that email? McDonald's has joined a number of establishments that are setting up what are known as "hot spots."
Flourishing in Changing Times
Assessing the impact of economic changes during the recession and recovery is subject to a wide variety of opinions and the direction of the wind.
Pearls for your Practice
Pearl 1 — The Knebelman Craniometer by Craniometrics, Inc. I first wrote about this great instrument in June of 1996.
Practice Elevation
At a recent seminar, a young doctor told me that using video dentistry wasn't necessary nor would it be beneficial to his patients, his practice, or his ability to deliver dentistry.
Practice Success
Our consulting group has experienced many different client situations through its work with more than 575 practices annually. One situation that is becoming more common is when a practice seeks to eliminate all dependence on dental insurance.
Practice Transitions
Malcolm Muggeridge, a British journalist, once observed: "Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time."
The New Dentist
We've all heard it, haven't we? "Dr., my insurance company said you charge too much!" The typical dentist's response to this ranges from the almost socio-pathological, to the fetal-position fearful, to the nonprintable comic zingers.
Tax Q&A
I retired from practice at the end of last year and stopped contributing to my retirement plan. I plan to terminate it this year, but some plan assets are invested in Certificates of Deposits that don't mature for another year.
Features
Office of the Month
After running a sucessful urban practice for 26 years, as well as a 10-year stint as a Georgia state legislator, Dr. John Savage — dentist, philosopher, and writer — found the true meaning of success...
Dental Economics again collected the respondent data via DE's Internet Web site to compile the statistics for the 2003 practice, fee, and staff surveys.
This four-part series examines the problems —and solutions! — that are unique to the advanced practice. Part two reveals how the innovative technology of CEREC and transform your practice.
As the end of the year approaches, now's the time for doctors to implement changes that can cut taxes in 2003 and 2004. This listing of top 50 year-end, tax-planning strategies under the new law is presented as an added "bonus" to this month's issue.
Trying to understand UCR is a lot like trying to find the pea in the old shell game. Here's how it works ... and how you can win!
On July 21, 2003, Kodak announced it was acquiring the dental practice management software company PracticeWorks, Inc.
The widespread interest in aesthetics within the dental profession continues to skyrocket. As well as being a way for dentists to help patients dramatically improve their appearance and confidence, this is an area that can be extremely profitable to the practitioner.
Can you relate to my story? Four years ago, I was driving home from a long day at work. I reflected on my day and realized that in addition to doing one implant impression and a root canal, my day had been filled with composites.
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Editor's Note
In 1975, I finally decided that there must be a better way to fill a tooth than placing an amalgam. I was involved in a study club with several members who specialized in placing gold inlays.
Viewpoint
I have never responded to an editorial before but I just couldn't let Dr. Joe Steven's (August "Viewpoint," page 16) affirmation of the status quo and his put-down of quality dentistry — and those who offer it to every patient — go by without a response.
Letters from Readers
I have been a staunch reader of Dental Economics for many years. Generally speaking, I have found the articles to be very interesting and informative, but a little self-serving.
Columns
The Digital Dentist
In the past few columns of the Digital Dentist, we looked at methods of preserving data within our networks, specifically looking at data redundancy with mirrored hard drives and a backup protocol.
Emotional Competency
Over the last two months, we've been exploring the extraordinary power of Emotional Intelligence (E.I.). Research shows that 75 percent of star performers' success is a result of E.I., while just 25 percent comes from technical competency.
The Endo File
As an endodontist, I cringe when I read advertisements for continuing-education courses that trivialize the experience of delivering root-canal therapy into a mechanical procedure done just for profit.
Focus on Human Resources
A doctor interviewed an applicant for a dental assistant position and suspected she was pregnant. He asked, "Will you have to take any extended time off for any reason within the next several months?"
Giving Back in Dentistry
Imagine, upon returning from a mission trip to Bolivia, making the decision to liquidate your practice and launch full-time into a career facilitating dental missions. Dr. Ron Lamb, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, did just that in 1991.
The Practical Investor
In last month's column, we discussed how the new tax law gives investors a powerful incentive to seek out stocks in sound companies that pay generous dividends.
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