Unlocking Our Potential
We are often asked to consider what we are capable of achieving. And inspirational stories encourage us to look beyond our perceived barriers to reach the “next level.” But do we really… Continue On +
Simple Oversights Can Lead to Hot Water
What if your dental team comes to you with an idea for the summer: “Let’s shorten Thursday by one hour and then work straight through lunch.” Would you follow their suggestion if… Continue On +
Tongue Piercing Leads to Innovation
Dentists and teams understandably express concern when they see patients with tongue piercings. And parents sometimes view tongue piercings as a show of rebellion. But did you know that tongue piercings are… Continue On +
The Willpower to Succeed
Could a written plan of action help you recover faster from surgery? Could it help you complete a task you find difficult? Research suggests it can. In the early 1990’s, a British… Continue On +
One Way to Save on Staff’s Health Insurance Coverage
There has been much debate during the last few years about the recent healthcare reform known as The Affordable Care Act. Politicians and pundits from both sides of the aisle have poked… Continue On +
A Good Problem to Have
Colin Powell once said, “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” When dentists embody those words, they learn from past mistakes,… Continue On +
Emergency Exams Should Not Create Emergencies
Emergency exams are part of dentistry. Patients have a tooth ache or a crown comes loose and they need to see you. And dentists and teams love to help. But how many… Continue On +
The Corporate Automobile
One of the benefits of a corporation is the possibility of putting your car into the corporation. When a car is in a corporation, the corporation is responsible for paying for all… Continue On +
Life Lessons From The Real Indiana Jones
What is it that separates the normal, more common, human beings from those who excel and go down in history as someone unique or exceptional? Certainly there are many of us that… Continue On +
Shedding Old Habits
Why is it so hard to implement good habits? Part of the reason is our brain cannot tell the difference between good and bad habits. According to researchers, bad habits are always… Continue On +
Consider Conflict for Generating New Ideas
Are you struggling to find innovative ideas for your practice and team? Maybe what you need is a little conflict. This is not the same conflict that keeps you up and night… Continue On +
The Clash over Full-Mouth Debridements
Few dental procedures cause more controversy between front and back teams than full mouth debridements. Not only is the procedure difficult to say, it’s also challenging to get insurance companies to pay… Continue On +