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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 is no question we live in an amazing world as it relates to dental technology and materials and our ability to treat patients.
Financial Planning
Based on anecdotal evidence and my own observations, it looks like the average dentist can’t retire until about 4.
Flourishing in Changing Times
Burning leads is the dreaded result of businesses that have marketed to customers with an untrained or unmotivated sales force with no internal systems in place to handle new clients.
Infection Control
It is interesting to observe and note how drastically perceptions surrounding “the flu” have changed in recent years.
Pearls for your Practice
BisCem from Bisco, Inc. - From the market leader in adhesive and composite technology comes a new self-etching, self-adhesive, dual-cured resin luting cement.
Practice Transitions
I don’t know how many times a dentist has told me how he or she plans on cutting back and slowing down as he gets closer to retirement.
As a seasoned dental practice management consultant, I have come to the realization that a happy, productive and profitable practice is built on principles.
Features
Office of the Month
Dr. Nick AbuJamra’s prosthodontic practice in Green Bay, Wis. earns this year's top honor in the Dental Office Design Competition
Utilizing e-mail and text messaging will reduce missed appointments and increase the level of patient education in your practice
Congress is planning for substantial increases in IRS audits.
George Horton, a practice development manager from CareCredit®, recently attended a seminar for general dentists that I presented in Miami, Fla.
During a break at a recent lecture I was presenting, a dentist asked me the following question: “I’ve hired a new hygienist and we are discussing ways to increase productivity.
Traditionally, a superhero is a fictional character noted for feats of courage and nobility with a colorful name, costume, and abilities beyond those of normal human beings.
Over the past few years, many articles have been written about the new age of assisted hygiene.
In last month’s issue, we discussed how to make staff meetings work, and the amazing results that can be achieved from this small commitment of time and energy.
Determining the value of a dental practice is often viewed as subjective and difficult.
The role of the dental hygienist has grown tremendously during my 30-year career.
According to some critics, TV viewers can be easily divided into two camps: those who watch PBS and the rest of us.
It has been said time and again that there are only three rules needed to successfully profit in real estate - location, location, location.
Some people find it easy to look in the mirror. They are comfortable with what they see and how their image affects their feelings.
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Editor's Note
Here it is October already! Only two more months to reach or exceed the goals you set for 2006. You can do it if you and your team believe you can!
Viewpoint
What if you could see all major business indicators of your dental practice in as little as five minutes...
Columns
Breakthrough Financial Planning
As I have read financial publications through the years, it seems to me a basic rule for financial success is to save 10 percent of income.
Digital Radiography 101
Since many people equate a trip to the dentist with discomfort, we, as dental professionals, are challenged to make visits with us a positive experience.
The Dalin Exchange
Dr. Dalin: Bob, I have known you for a number of years and realize how much you like to share good, useful information with dentists across the country.
The Endo File
“Remember, God protects fools and drunks, and once I’ve been informed, I am no longer a fool.
From the Laboratory
As restorative dentists, we are constantly faced with the task of determining which restoration will best suit our patient.
High-Tech Dentistry
Ask a group of dentists what the number one problem in practicing dentistry is today and they will answer with one simple noun - “staff.
Laser-Assisted Dentistry
I was visiting with a colleague the other day and he shared a timely story with me on the topic of technology-driven dentistry and, more specifically, laser-assisted dentistry.
Sudden-Impact Solutions
In a recent survey of 1,000 adults, 25 percent said they stopped seeing a physician due to communication problems, 60 percent wanted doctors to offer more options, and 40 percent wanted them to better explain what they were doing.
Unleashing Your Potential
Could your journey down the “river of life” be better described as a wild ride through the rapids these days? If so, you are welcome to sit beside me in the raft!
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