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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
There's no question that with the current economic state of the world, most dental offices have made changes in their procedural mix.
Enhancing Technology
There are many basic pieces of equipment that we use in the office that often are overlooked as far as upgrading.
Flourishing in Changing Times
We are caught up in the electronic age, never really taking a full vacation or taking time for an original thought.
Pearls for your Practice
Bond Force from Tokuyama® — This product has been a buzz on the market for more than two years now.
Practice Transitions
I am often asked, “How do you appraise a dental practice?” and “What percent do you use to get the price?” If the process were that simple, we wouldn't need experts in practice appraisal, just a calculator that can multiply two numbers.
Tax Q&A
Q Why is my net investment result lower than my market performance?
Features
Focus on...
The dental world has become an even smaller place, especially during the past 20 years, both in the marketplace and the dental office.
Most dentists practice alone. In fact, the traditional model of dental practice is a single practitioner with a small staff in a stand-alone office.
“The risks of not having a current estate plan far outweigh the expense of getting one in place.
In the current economic climate, we as dental CPAs are advising our clients to “ramp up” their marketing budgets ...
This is an easy practice for me to write about since it's based on the same philosophy I have developed for my own practice — a philosophy that ultimately results in relationships.
Throughout my many years in dentistry, I have consistently strived to provide a truly comprehensive treatment approach to my patients.
Editor's Note: Recently, the PennWell® Dental Group community site hosted a before-and-after photo contest for its members.
Departments
Editor's Note
The last few weeks have been busy ones for me. I was in Chicago in late February for the Midwinter Meeting.
Columns
Breakthrough Financial Planning
You can slash your taxes with a simple four-step implementation strategy designed to halve overall income tax burden.
The Dalin Exchange
Many dentists are involved in CAD/CAM dentistry either through prescribing zirconia-based restorations or with digital impressions.
The Endo File
When presenting lectures globally, especially to general practitioners, three questions predominate:
From the Laboratory
I try to be as pain-free as possible in all aspects of dentistry. Once the patient and I know that we have profound pulpal anesthesia, we can relax.
Implant Dentistry
Maintaining natural teeth in health, function, and esthetics is a primary goal of dentistry.
New Dentist
Have you ever dreaded getting up, dealing with the same questions from patients, and thinking, “Is this really worth it?”
Practice Wisdom
My question concerns treating minors.
Quality Care for Oral Cancer
Adjunctive oral cancer screening systems enhance our ability as clinicians to perform a thorough oral exam.
Appliance Economics
Shift happens. Orthodontic relapse happens — and it may have very little to do with treatment source, or the mechanics, or the planning.
Comprehensive Case Acceptance
Most dental professionals like discussing fees and financing with patients as much as Paris Hilton enjoys crossword puzzles.
Emerging Infection Control Challenges
Last month's infection control column provided a brief discussion on the increasing health care awareness and activity in the area of “green” infection control.
The Hygiene Factor
You have just completed a hygiene exam when the patient asks two common questions — “What toothpaste do you recommend?” and ...
Office Design
Your first response to this question may be, “not now!” Your second response might be unintelligible muttering about the stock market ...
The X-ray Files
Children's imaginations are filled with images of heroes and villains and “happily-ever-afters.
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