3D printing is making big waves in our profession. This technology lets dentists make all kinds of appliances, restorations, and prostheses right in the office instead of waiting for a dental lab to do it. It’s like having a mini-factory right at their fingertips. However, the adoption of this amazing new tech has been agonizingly…

If you are a dentist thinking about retiring, you might be wondering if it’s better to sell your dental practice now and work for the new owner, or keep running it yourself and try to sell it later. Here’s a look at what each choice might mean for your money and peace of mind. These…

In the ever-evolving landscape of dentistry, the shift towards in-house lab work represents a significant step forward in achieving clinical excellence and operational independence. As dentists, our primary commitment is to provide the best possible care to our patients. This commitment not only involves staying updated with the latest dental techniques and technologies but also…

Many dentists may look at a continuing education class about 3D printing and find a dubious list of reasons not to attend: disruption to their practice schedule, cost concerns or simply preferring the consistency of traditional methods. As an experienced dentist and an advocate of the integration of technology into dentistry, allow me to address…

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Why is live CE dead? Let me count the ways that I have heard over the past couple of years: • Online CE is cheaper. • Online CE is easier to watch when it’s convenient. • It’s too big a hassle to travel to a CE location. • Either my staff will complain if we…

It has been brewing for decades now. First it began as a slow simmer, then as we were squeezed further and further away from our Golden Years of practice, the waters began to boil. Finally, as things have gotten progressively worse for us, an eruption is imminent. If there were one key that we could…

It has been an honor for 8 years to help dentists discover how to increase their productivity and take home pay through perfecting their clinical systems and increasing their capacity to do lots of dentistry. Until now, I have left the subject of new patient acquisition largely alone. Even though most if not all of…