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Dental Economics Magazine, February 2007 ARTICLES

Dental Economics
Volume: 97
Issue: 2
February 2007

Departments

Ask Dr. Christensen

In this monthly feature, Dr. Gordon Christensen addresses the most frequently asked questions from Dental Economics® readers.

Common Sense Dentistry

When DENTISTS READ A TITLE like the one above, they immediately think of a comprehensive examination, oral cancer screening, two bitewings...

Flourishing in Changing Times

A strong vision and purpose in life allowed Dr. Susan Weyers to be extremely successful in the highly competitive Scottsdale market.

Pearls for your Practice

Protemp™ Crown Temporization Material from 3M ESPE - You will not believe this product until you see it and handle it yourself.

Practice Transitions

Be prepared!

I recently returned from the St. Regis Hotel and Resort at Monarch Beach in Southern California.

Features

Each year, I watch with great pride and respect as an impressive group of fellow American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) members take the stage to formally receive their Accreditation certificates.

The impression for a matrix, the dispensing guns, and the messy smear layer are all things of the past! Protemp Crown is made of a new class of composite material which will amaze you.

The eonomics of saving lives

Throughout the year, I’m honored to be able to spend time with doctors and share new thoughts and ideas during such annual meetings as the ADA, Chicago Midwinter, and Hinman.

Smile makeovers with veneers are becoming very common, and our patients are demanding them more often.

When evaluating the goals of a dental practice, one aspect that resurfaces often is improving patient acceptance of cosmetic treatments.

I’m back. Two years ago I wrote an article for the March 2005 issue of Dental Economics® titled, “Veneers: The Road to Success."

Remember the days when you would come home from school for the holidays? School was intense, and you were tired and ready for solace.

After serving 23 years in the United States Navy, Dr. Joel Schwartz traded in his sea legs for his ultimate dream - a civilian dental practice.

During the past two years, the dental industry has witnessed some amazing company consolidations.

Long-term care insurance covers individuals who suffer from chronic illness or disabilities that prevent them from caring for themselves.

What is the purpose of your team? Team members can fulfill their necessary functions in order to get the office through each day, or they can do something more.

You will reach a number of crucial turning points during your professional life that will shape your career path and financial future. Deciding whether to move from practicing as an associate to owning your own practice is one such turning point. Before making a decision, conduct careful research and give much consideration to the alternatives, as each entails its own advantages and challenges.


When patients have a positive experience in your practice, they will not only be more inclined to accept recommended treatment and return for ongoing care...

A velvet glove is the first step, but the velvet is most effective when placed atop an iron hand.

Departments

Editor's Note

I recently returned from the St. Regis Hotel and Resort at Monarch Beach in Southern California.

Viewpoint

There is likely not one reader of this publication who is unaware of the ongoing controversy surrounding the use of dental amalgam.

Columns

Breakthrough Financial Planning

What will keep you from saving 10 percent of gross production in 2007? “Forced” savings is one of the most powerful benefits of qualified retirement plans.

The Dalin Exchange

Dr. Dalin: Dr. Berman, you have always been one of my favorite lecturers. There are never any dull moments during your presentations!

The Endo File

The principles that govern the creation of excellent results in endodontics are universal and supercede brand or specific product recommendations.

The Exceptional Practice

Cosmetic dentistry changes lives! A great result will lead to a positive change in a patient’s life, and a poor result can lead to a negative change in the dentist’s life. Wouldn’t it be great to have a great result every time? Here’s some “out-of-the-box thinking” that will improve your veneer success.


Hygiene: Up Close

For all the years I have been in dentistry, one of our main goals has been to reduce the caries rate in the patient population.

Implant Dentistry

General dentists seeking to expand practices have learned that continuing education in dental implantology is a high-performing investment.

Sudden-Impact Solutions

It’s the FIRST QUARTER, when many dentists ponder whether to raise fees or ignore them for another year.

Unleashing Your Potential

“Now that makes sense!” This was my reaction after reading William Bridges’ book, “Transitions,” 20 years ago.

Volume 99 Issue 10
October, 2009

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