Every dentist reading these words right now is in the middle of a great war.
I don’t mean a war against disease. Yes, we fight the maladies of the mouth on a daily basis with great success. That is not…
Practice Management
We are at War
4 Fun Dental Blogs to Cheer You Up
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
Feeling a little stressed? Down in the dumps? I’ve written about the five best dental blogs that I read, but I’d like to add these four to the list. They…
New Ethics Hotline for Dentists
Think fast: what would you do if…
… your office policy is to tell all patients that their amalgam fillings are breaking down and need crowns?
… your office manager wants you to treatment plan differently?
… your owner-dentist is…
1-800-Dentist Has Gone Too Far
1-800-Dentist has been around for years. They offer the public a referral service that’s based on sound research of the best dentists in the area. Of course we know that’s technically not true. Dentists pay money for the service and…
Read MoreJuggling Your Practice Bills
My partner and I started our office three years ago. We built it from scratch and started with zero patients. It’s been a stressful journey but we’re proud to have our own office still standing.
I’ve shared many stories on…
A Better Alternative to Mid-Level Providers
Mid-level providers have been controversial, to say the least. A recent report published in JADA shows that mid-level providers are effective at treating caries but the financial structure of such an endeavor is in question. Check out the link above…
Read MoreDon’t Discount… Add Value
“Doc, that’s a lot of money. Can you knock that price down a little?”
I hate this.
We walk into car dealerships ready for battle. We feel that the prices have already been marked up and w’re looking to…
The Angry Starbucks Customer
I sat comfortably in Starbucks this morning enjoying their coffee and free internet. I felt very productive after deleting 30 messages from my Spam folder.
While checking my inbox I noticed a minor commotion. A customer had asked for room…
What Does the Medical Device Tax Mean for Dentists?
There is a lot of confusion about this new medical device tax so let’s clear things up. As of January 1st, many dental manufacturers will get hit with a 2.3% tax on some of their products. Here’s what you need…
Read MoreThe Curious Dentist eNewsletter is Launching Next Week
Hello my fellow curious dentists!
Many of you keep in touch through Facebook or Twitter, but you’ve pointed out to me that it’s easy to miss new posts if we only keep in touch through social media channels.
So…
