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My Exam to Treatment Planning Structure

Before I come up with a treatment plan, I always do certain things in a certain order. That structure has

Every successful dental case begins with a conversation. A Case of Great Dental Expectations “So what should we do next?”

Providing healthier mouths to patients and doing more fulfilling dentistry (and making more money as a result) are admirable goals

Like with any big purchase or expensive commitment, it’s not surprising patients would want to try on a new smile

Treatment planning is simultaneously tricky and thrilling because it’s the step right before diving into the case. Before the appointment,

Consistent case acceptance is a skill it can take years to develop. Part of the reason it can seem so

Helping patients move past denial over their dental health is no easy feat. In your dental practice, you have likely

Ever since I started my AEGD residency following dental school, I have loved continuing education. I’ve always sought new courses,

Have you ever recommended treatment to a patient and then gotten the “deer in the headlights” stare with the sound

A bedrock value of Dr. Pankey and those who have chosen to follow his visionary teachings is that the welfare

Denial in dentistry is often more subtle than how it appears in other medical professions. Because the denial doesn’t stem