Standing the Test of Time
The work you do as a dentist may end up having a much longer life than you originally intended. The scientific journal PLOS One recently published an article which claims to have… 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 +
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 +
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 +
Top Ways Dentists Get Into Trouble
One of the most effective ways to stay out of trouble with the Board of Dentistry, American Dental Association (ADA), and dental insurance companies is to understand some of the top reasons… Continue On +
Protecting Your Petty Cash
Imagine a small unlocked box full of cash sitting out of sight from its owner. What are the chances someone might see this as an opportunity to just take a little money? … Continue On +
Consider Your Legacy
What do you plan to do when you’re 97 years old? If you’re like John Dobson, you’ll travel the country helping people connect with the cosmos. As reported in the current issue… Continue On +
Planning in 2012 for 2013 Tax Law Changes (Part I)
With the recently “upheld” Health Care Reform Act (HCA) and the “Bush Tax Cuts” (BTC) expiring, we are expecting some big tax changes for 2013. This presents some tax planning opportunities that… Continue On +