Are we truly upholding our end of the commitment to patients or are we failing them and falling short? All I can say is that in my case, I previously found it challenging to live up to the oath of the dental profession. Failing Our Profession: What Really Causes Loss...
What is the short version for the purpose of our profession? I don’t remember the exact words of the Dental Hippocratic Oath that I recited after graduation, but I’m sure it said something along the lines of, ‘Be the best dentist I can be for my patients.’...
Humans are visual creatures, which is why without good photos it’s hard to sell your patients a case large or small. Visual treatment planning is critical if you want to get patients to say yes to your case presentation. We’ve all had that awful experience in...
It’s challenging not to try educating patients while encouraging them to accept treatment. In my last blog, I discussed why patients react negatively when we overshare our knowledge with them. How to Stop Educating Your Patients What goes wrong in these...
When you spend time educating your patients rather than appealing to your interests and needs, you have a harder time encouraging them to pursue treatment. How you communicate with them sets the tone for their decision making. Seeking an Improved Quality of Care I...
These dental photography tips will take your technique from average to professional in an instant. When faced with a DSLR camera, many feel daunted by the settings and different options, but really your success in photography comes down to how you manipulate the...
It’s inevitable that over time what is considered the norm changes as new information or technology becomes available. One area in dentistry that has seen some significant adjustments relates to use of the golden proportion. It can be difficult to transition the...
It can be unexpectedly tricky to navigate a restoration if you’re undecided about whether to go with a screw retained or cement retained implant crown. You may be tempted to go with the old standby, screw retained, but don’t decide too quickly. Though...
Implant restorations are one of the most challenging and potentially rewarding areas of dentistry. This is a result of the technical complications, high variability between individual patients, and the possibility of collaborating with a specialist. Additionally,...
Ovate pontic design is a valuable resource when considering how to successfully replace missing teeth. Their popularity has grown over the decades in the world of crown and bridge dentistry. Read on to learn how you can leverage their advantages in your dental...
