Dentists grinning as demand for new smiles soars
From the Land of OZ IT WAS once the essential beauty feature for celebrities obsessed with appearance. But that dazzling white smile has moved beyond … more
profession
Primer on dental data encryption – going paperless – from the ADA
DENTAL ENCRYPTION DUDES at the RCDSO – come out, come out whereever you are. This need not turn into a Rick Perry, Jan Brewer debate, … more
Retirees – so much to offer, but how?
You’re a retired dentist, now what……….golf, travel, trophy wife??? It boggles the mind that a vast reservoir of applied science and knowledge is about to … more
Sliding down the greased pole
By Donna Domino, Feature Editor Dr. Bicuspid October 25, 2011 — Scandals, lawsuits, a growing focus on commercialization and self-promotion, and dentists who prescribe excessive … more
Relationship marketing
By Bridget Conway from Dental Tribune International I bet when you first glanced at the title of this article, you might think… “Hygiene, relationship marketing? … more
10 questions to ask about why you should share and care
The secret of success is constancy to purpose – Benjamin Disraeli. I’d include the pop culture reference Disraeli Gears by Cream, but if you’re over … more
Gordie Cee – COME ON DOWN!
From Dentistry IQ / Dental Economics Ask Dr. Christiansen Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD For more on this topic, go to www.dentaleconomics.com and search using the … more
Why you maybe working more and enjoying it less
The following is from the Wall Street Journal – does it apply to dentistry? We are a profession AND A BUSINESS – everything is grist … more
Thoughts on Leadership
April 29, 2011 – I walked around the ODA convention exhibit hall on Friday acting like a fly on the wall. I was curious to … more
Dental Hypnotherapy – more relevant than ever, than ever, than ever, than ever
I’ve been practicing for 137 years, but increasingly, the times, the economy, the state of the world seems to be creating a heightened sense of … more
Dentists are offering Botox and Restylane – it is to weep!
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Bend me, shape me, anyway you want me…….long as you pass me….
In response to a high prevalence of neck and back pain among working dentists and dental hygienists, the dean of the University of Maryland Dental … more
Future of Dentistry – Trends
The series of entries to follow are a review of the blogs and literature that describe the trends that the current layer of dental pundits … more
The horror, the horror
My vision for this blog in addition to sharing the important changes in all aspects of our profession is to provide the opportunity to share … more
Current research on oral-systemic connections
The dental profession is undergoing a dramatic increase in its understanding of disease processes and mechanisms, including the interaction between oral and systemic diseases and … more
Now is the time for all good folks to come to the aid of their profession
The goal of this blog is encourage dialogue from the readership. Dentistry like all health sciences is in a state of flux, impacted upon by economic … more
So you wanna be a rock n’roll star……….
“When I’ll grow up, I’m going to be a doctor.” Can you remember hearing that from youngsters (or maybe even yourself when you were a … more
Time for comments…….life in a vacuum kinda sucks
The world is flat, it’s a global economy, loyalty to the company is a thing of the past, we’ll all be working as contract players, … more
Trends in Dental Education
The American Dental Education Association provides a fascinating overview of slideshow links assessing the trends and changes expected to occur in dental education over the … more
That was then; this is now
Image via Wikipedia The global economy has changed, and the dental world is forced to change. too. Once thought by most to be recession-proof, dental … more