Category Archives: Dental Practice

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The Mental Stretch of Innovation

You never know when a different way of looking at things may turn into a key innovation.  Consider the findings of Virginia Apgar, anesthesiology professor at Columbia Medical School. In 1952, Virginia … Read More +

Writing a Check

Waiving Deductibles and Co-payments

It is common for dentists, who want to help certain patients, to provide dental treatment for just what the insurance pays.  No co-payment or deductible is collected.  It is also common for … Read More +

Forgiveness

Forgiveness

What is forgiveness?  Look no further than a bumper sticker to find a fitting definition.  “Forgiveness is giving up all hope for a better past.” Imagine how much time we would save … Read More +

innovation

Innovation is the Catalyst for Solving Big Issues

Big problems often call for innovative ideas.  This is especially true when your task is to fight malnutrition.  Howarth Bouis, an economist at the International Food Policy Research Institute, was determined to … Read More +

Hiring

Strategic Hiring

When you need to fill a position on your team, do you hire people who share your personality?  The common tendency is for a dentist and/or the team member in charge of … Read More +