Medical
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Teaching technique
When I have been checking student's work in the simulation clinic, most of them are expecting me to have a look and give my feedback straight...
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Ask the Dentist: A Helpful Guide to Root Canal Treatment
Ask the Dentist: A Helpful Comprehensive Guide to Root Canal Treatment...
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Capstone Dental - First Birthday Anniversary Seven Hills Dentist Blacktown Dentist
Happy Birthday to Capstone Dental. The journey of Capstone Dentals first year as a local business in the heart of Seven Hills, Blacktown, Baulkham...
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We’ve Moved!
To the Loyal Readers of The Daily Grind, The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) unveils a bright new look at agd.org. As part of this new look,...
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Online Dental Information: Marvel or Myth?
No doubt we’ve all used or heard the phrase, “I read it on the internet.” But what this exactly means is unknown, not to mention risky. I’m certain...
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Relationships Matter above Everything Else
As we know, dentistry has entered a new economic reality — a reality that is reshaping the way in which we do business, as part of an industry...
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Extinguishing Fires — Literally
“Doctor, the radio keeps turning off!” So began my morning. Little did I know that within the hour, an electrician, my dental equipment repair team...
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Sleep Apnea: Our Journey to Be Recognized as Physicians of the Oral Region
We dentists started as barber surgeons, with teeth as disposable as hair. The oral region was glossed over as unimportant by the medical community...
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What Do You Sell?
Today’s dental economy is rapidly changing, and the dentist owner is challenged to remain current in every facet of his or her business, both...
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Lend an Ear to a Fellow Dentist
It’s midweek, and you have a schedule that somehow just went way south. A staff member just informed you of a situation that will affect your...
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Cross-Train for Dental Success
Cross-training is a way of life for the modern athlete, and no one in Chicago’s professional sports scene more illustrates that than Jake Arrieta,...
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Put on Your Thinking Caps!
One of the biggest struggles most dentists have is hiring the right people to be on their teams. For me, the ability to think through, understand...
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Love What You Do
His name was Percy Faith. The eldest of eight children, born to Abraham and Minnie Faith in Toronto, he was a gifted violinist. Greatness was...
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Part 3: What Defines a Successful Practice?
This is the third blog post in this series. (If you missed the first two, go back and read them; I will see you in a couple of minutes.) OK, we...
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The Dental Admission Test: Not Just an Entry Test
Does anyone remember the Dental Admission Test, aka, the DATs? For the nondentists, it is exactly as it reads: an admission test that must be...
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Asking for Referrals: The Most Powerful Marketing Tool in the World
In last month’s blog post, “Systems for Success,” I noted that there are more than 300 systems or procedures (excluding clinical) in any dental...
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Be Careful What You Wish For
You’ve heard dentists say, “I want to be busier.”But have you noticed how much busier you are these days? Yes, dental practice owners are busier...
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Systems for Success
Beautifully designed systems enable a well-trained team to deliver excellent dental care and superb customer service. Everything a team member does...
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Extending our ‘Best Before’ Dates
Among the many things I have enjoyed in my lifetime, I have had the opportunity to appear on stage as a stand-up comedian. Personally, I find a lot...
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Part 2: What Defines a Successful Practice?
This is my second blog post in which I strive to define success through my eyes. In my previous blog post, I talked about how I feel like success...
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Striving to Be Like the $350,000 Man
I read an article a few weeks back — when my beloved Pittsburgh Steelers were still in the playoff picture — about how linebacker James Harrison,...
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Turn a ‘Triple Play’ for Your Patients
There are so many reasons I love being the team dentist for the Chicago Bandits. Are you familiar with the Bandits? The four-time league champion...
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Dentist and Dental Assistant: A Necessary Duo
I’m sure we’ve all been there: Our dental assistant tells us that he or she is resigning. You know, the one who has the whole office put together...
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The Profitability Factor in Selling a Practice
At the ripe old age of 52, I am starting to consider selling my practice and pursuing other opportunities that have been presented to me. As may be...