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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
Every dentist I meet thinks that for some reason he or she is a master advertiser and marketer.
Enhancing Technology
Domain "kiting" is a new term that can now cause us to worry. For years, we have heard of people who purchased domain names, like cocacola.
Flourishing in Changing Times
Whether economic changes are real or not, the media and politicians are feeding a frenzy of worry, concern, and even fear.
The Internet
You have a Web site. You worked hard to design it. You are good about updating it.
Pearls for your Practice
The STA™ System from Milestone Scientific — I remember the 1997 ADA meeting in Washington, D.C...
Practice Success
Time is a finite resource. You only have so much of it every day to provide quality patient care, lead the team, and operate a successful practice.
Practice Transitions
In order to maintain the best possible relationship between buyer and seller during a practice sale, it's important to have an intermediary or buffer such as a broker, attorney, or accountant to assist in the negotiation of the sale of the practice assets.
Tax Q&A
QI have a 401(k) plan, and I don't know whether I should add a Roth saving feature.
There are two classic scenarios in canal enlargement: the tooth that has had prior endodontic treatment in some various state of completion, and the tooth which is still untouched.
The next 20 years of dentistry will be nothing like the last 20 years. This industry is transforming and manufacturers need to help move it forward ...
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Focus on...
During my years in dental practice, I have observed a radical shift in treatment options we can offer as a result of �??The Adhesive Revolution.
Life-changing events are often not in our control. However, we can control how we prepare for and manage them.
It is beginning to seem like many moons ago that I was content and practicing routine general dentistry in a small town in Connecticut.
We all want to be the best at what we do, but let's be realistic. We all can't be the best all the time.
Editor's Note: Patricia Brooks was recently chosen as the Innovative Dental Assistant of the Year, an award sponsored by 3M ESPE and supported by ADAA, DANB, and Dental Assisting Digest™.
Reality shows are all the rage on television today. Why are they so popular? If you can get past all the commercials and hype, there is human drama that is true to life for all of us — the need for basics.
Keep your boat afloat by using this approach to establish value for your services.
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Editor's Note
In May, I attended the AACD Annual Meeting in New Orleans. This is really a great meeting from the standpoint of great speakers presenting both lectures and hands-on workshops.
Viewpoint
Lurking inside many dental practices is a frustration most dentists are totally unaware of.
Using a blend of technology and Christian beliefs, this Michigan dental office is providing a"ministry of service to the community.
Columns
Breakthrough Financial Planning
An S CORPORATION with the benefits of a corporate form paired with the pass-through of income is the entity of choice for many dental practices.
Denatl Marketing That Works
It's a curious thing. Patients who want or need cosmetic procedures are usually concerned about the cost first.
Focus on Human Resources
The wage and hour laws that employers must follow are complex, confusing, and ever-changing.
From the Laboratory
This month I am speaking with Officite.com President Glenn Lombardi, who shares advice on how dentists should approach creating a Web presence.
On the Bright Side
I have often joked that I was an only child in a family of six children. I guess that was because my mother spoiled each of us enough to feel like we were her only child.
Practice Wisdom
I bought a practice from a retiring dentist six years ago. All five of the staff members stayed on with the practice, but now only one of the original five is still with me.
Quality Care for Oral Cancer
I had just returned from dinner to start my evening hours at 5:15 p.m.
The Science of Creating Wealth
For more than 30 years I have lectured at least 30 times a year and spoken to hundreds of dentists throughout the United States.
The Power Practice
This is the way technology works — a year ago, I finally bought a digital pan after 20 years of depending on a film-based pano.
Infection Control
Proper instrument sterilization involves a series of six steps. The process involves time, talent, and treasure.
Murphy's Law
Sometimes more is less and sometimes less is more. But appropriate is always appropriate.
Preventing Pain in Dentistry
By midmorning, it starts .... again, the all-too-familiar "tension headache" that soon evolves into a headache behind the dentist's right eye and pain is in his right temple.
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October, 2009
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