So today I went to take a Centric Relation bite record for a patient so we could fabricate an occlusal appliance. After I dry the upper teeth and reach for the bite registration silicone I realize I Read More
Using Dental Photography for Patient Awareness
This video is part of a series called "2 Minutes 2 Your Best Practice", where Dr. Eric Jones looks at practice management advice that will be the key to creating the practice you desire. In this Read More
Letting Go of “Shoulds”
By Mary Osborne For more years than I care to admit I told patients they should brush their teeth; they should floss their teeth; they should come in for regular exams and cleanings. I did that Read More
Checklists In The Dental Office
Several years ago I became familiar with a great book called "The Checklist Manifesto" by Atul Gawande and began incorporating some of the ideas into my practice. I am hopeful that the concept of Read More
Are You Using Checklists?
The concept of checklists has become very popular over the last few years. I first became familiar with it when the book "Checklist Manifesto" by Atul Gawande was recommended by a fellow dentist and Read More
How Is Your Practice Unique??
One of my mantra's in the office is that I want to differentiate our practice. I want our practice to be different, and I want our patients and the other dental teams we work with to know we are Read More
Dealing With Failure
I spent part of the day today putting the final touches on a presentation for the Minnesota Academy of Comprehensive Dentistry entitled "Avoiding Restorative Failure". The title brings up a great Read More
