The Art of Influencing Our Patients Part 4: An Opportunity to Collaborate
After practicing dental hygiene for more than twenty years, I went to work in the office of Dr. Doug Roth
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co-discovery
QuickSplint for Diagnostics and Restorative Applications
QuickSplint has many functions in general practice, but it is also a great resource overall in both diagnostics and restorative
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Fixing the Failed Restoration: Exam & Evaluation
A comprehensive exam is the first step in a long line of decisions that can end in case success or
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Let Patients Try a Smile
Like with any big purchase or expensive commitment, it’s not surprising patients would want to try on a new smile
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Treatment Planning Tips
Treatment planning is simultaneously tricky and thrilling because it’s the step right before diving into the case. Before the appointment,
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On Providing a Fix vs an Experience: Part 3
There are three words on my business card that may seem obscure to patients at first. These words, which come
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On Providing a Fix vs an Experience: Part 2
When a car breaks down, the way we choose to have it repaired says a lot about how much we
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On Providing a Fix vs an Experience: Part 1
What makes dental care a valued investment versus a fix patients choose begrudgingly? One morning I had an automobile breakdown
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An Occlusion-Focused Hygiene Exam
During an occlusion-focused hygiene exam, there are certain things the hygienist should pinpoint. This will help them develop a deeper
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Fine-Tuning a New Patient System
Clarifying and fine-tuning a new patient system can be more challenging than you might think. Five years ago, my partner
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Know Your Work: Examination & Discovery
The best dentists I know mastered the art of examination and discovery first. They learned to understand their patients’ conditions
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