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    Educating patients is something that is often overlooked in our busy daily schedules.
    Oct. 1, 2011
    Those of you who have followed my articles and webinars over the years know that I take data backup and practice continuity very seriously.
    Oct. 1, 2011
    As the end of 2011 quickly approaches, many of you are asking yourselves, what can be done that will not only save the current year’s income taxes ...
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    If you have been to one of my lectures recently, you have heard me ask the audience, “Do you have a metal-free practice?”
    Oct. 1, 2011
    Online marketing on Facebook and other social media sites is a lot like … trying to work your way into one of those high school cliques ...
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    In last month’s column, I offered my take on a pair of great technologies and how they helped me juggle my priorities in the dental office.
    Oct. 1, 2011
    Recently, an increasing number of dental practices have embraced a new model of treatment that moves beyond the “drill and fill” approach ...
    Oct. 1, 2011
    In a crowded market, a dentist must establish and maintain positive brand awareness and patient loyalty in order to differentiate his or her practice ...
    Oct. 1, 2011
    Eaglesoft, Dentrix, and SoftDent are great products, but there are still small additional features or special functions ...
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    Health care reform (HCR) began in 2010. Its implementation will require a joint effort of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Labor (DOL) ...
    Oct. 1, 2011
    Dental practice management experts bombard us with the “secrets of success” to grow our dental practices and supercharge production.
    Oct. 1, 2011
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    Welcome back! This month’s tip involves a method of making a definitive immediate denture impression on a patient with mobile teeth.
    Oct. 1, 2011
    In 1978, dentistry was a significantly less complex calling for me than it is today. If you wanted a filling, I had amalgam.
    Oct. 1, 2011
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    It’s Jimmy BuffetT Day at Dr. Larry Winans’ dental office in the button-down community of Lewisburg, Pa. Larry and his team are in their parrot-head attire.
    Oct. 1, 2011
    I have three very good dental hygienists in my practice. Over the years, I’ve always paid them a daily rate; however ...
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    The connotations of being past the year 2010 bring about thoughts of futuristic concepts as suggested by movies, the Internet, and a vast array of media.
    Oct. 1, 2011
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    Anyone who’s ever been to the Four Seasons Hotel or Nordstrom’s department store has experienced great customer service.
    Oct. 1, 2011
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    Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the American Dental Association’s Give Kids A Smile program, and help put their vision ...
    Oct. 1, 2011
    The Achilles’ heel of crown and bridge dentistry is cementation. The greatest chances for biologic, cosmetic, profitability...
    Oct. 1, 2011
    by Mickel (Mick) Malek, DDS
    Why do we change? The evolving dental model for the 21st century must address shortfalls of past systems in the oral care delivery.
    Oct. 1, 2011
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    Every dental office team should consistently strive to become more productive and profitable.
    Oct. 1, 2011
    by Scott Parrish
    For many businesses, most days are consumed by simply focusing on running smoothly and productively, with “big picture” thinking left for another time.
    Oct. 1, 2011
    By Rick Hardt, DDS
    Positive cash flow is something nearly everyone can get excited about.
    Oct. 1, 2011
    When selecting any material for a clinical procedure, dentists know that long-term clinical history is one of the best indicators of a product’s reliability.
    Oct. 1, 2011
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    It does no good to write about the Joplin, Mo., tornado that hit on May 22 without focusing on the volunteers and support we have received.
    Oct. 1, 2011
    A recent article from Forbes Magazine/Forbes.com reviewed the 10 highest paying jobs. Not surprisingly, topping the list was surgeons ...
    Oct. 1, 2011
    With a strong intention to be efficient in your business and clinical systems, you can create more free time and more money in your pocket.
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    Where has 2011 gone? Here it is October, and only two months are left until we enter 2012. Have you sent letters to your insurance patients ...
    Oct. 1, 2011
    In many cases, the selling doctor is employed on a part-time basis for a number of years following the practice sale ...
    Oct. 1, 2011
    I am bombarded daily with emails that solicit my attention as a registered financial advisor. Most are concerned with how to more effectively market ...
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    I see extravagant claims about the proposed positive properties of composite in Class II locations...
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    If you do not have competent, knowledgeable front-office administrators who are equipped with the right tools, your financial success may be ...
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    When I graduated from dental school, I never imagined that I would be able to stick fillings onto teeth and have them stay in place.
    Oct. 1, 2011
    It’s hard to imagine a scenario in which dental and medical professionals would disagree with the enhanced benefit of a cooperative approach ...
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    For people with healthy, attractive smiles who meticulously care for their teeth, the diagnosis of nonrestorable internal/external resorption ...
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    Every now and then a patient will ask me, “So how do you like being a dentist?” Sometimes the question is presented in a less objective format ...
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    Whether using self-etching resin cements or total-etch resin cements, I find it impossible to perform proper adhesive dentistry and ...
    Oct. 1, 2011
    Cleaning dental instruments is the first and very critical step in processing them for reuse.
    Oct. 1, 2011