I’ve used loupes for my entire career. I’ve used mainly Orascoptic and Surgitel loupes. I converted over to Q Optics for a few reasons: They are incredibly light. The magnification is good. The loupe itself is very narrow and does not block my field of regular vision. Cindy told me to get them.…
“Conflict Resolution: But Doctor, The Crown Is 5 Microns Too Long!”
Difficult, Exacting & Unreasonable Patients We know that running a successful dental practice can be very demanding and tedious. The amount of time to fine tune a practice seems constant and never-ending. We try to establish “systems” that we implement so that our offices function flawlessly. However, we do have circumstances that arise occasionally that…
“Influence: You Want Me To Do What?”
Stress Relief Through Teaching and Leadership Dear Dr. Bill: I have been teaching part time in a dental school for about a year now and I’m loving it! I have more energy and feel more relaxed. Why is this? Thanks. Dr. Steve Dear Dr. Steve: Studies show that dentists who take on teaching or leadership…
“Help Me To Grow Our Practice…Please!”
“Help Me To Grow Our Practice…Please!” Dear Dr. Bill: I love being a dental assistant, especially since my doctor bought the Omnicam and Galileos! I love assisting when she does crowns/bridges and places implants and restores them. But I want to do more! My problem is that I feel like I can offer so much…
“I Think I Want To Be A Dentist…?”
Dear Dr. Bill, I can relate to most of your articles. As a 23 old second year dental student in my 1st semester, I am working on clinic patients. Dentistry was never my first career choice but my parents asked me to pursue this field. While I have no issues with my dental academic studies,…
“I Have A Question!”
“I Have A Question!” Dear Dr. Bill: I have been interested in the concept of incorporating digital dentistry into my practice but I have reservations. What questions do I need to explore to see if digital dentistry fits my practice? Dr. Susan Dear Dr. Susan: I am often asked this question…
“I Know, I’ll Work Harder”
“I Know, I’ll Work Harder!” Dr. Bill: I recently signed up for 5 PPO insurance companies in hopes of increasing production and profits. However, I hate what I’ve become since the opposite is happening where collections are down, I’m worker harder and longer than ever, headaches are up, and exhaustion has set in. Where did…
UTHSCSA CE Director Bill Butler Interviewed!
Cindy and I had the great honor of interviewing a LEGEND in the dental continuing education world: Bill Butler! He has the largest dental school continuing education program in the world. His classes are held all over the world, and always of the highest quality. We sat down and spoke of where dentistry…
Dentistry Today Interview
Our online education platform is awesome! Hundreds of videos that help your day-to-day use of CEREC! Works directly through your Apple or Android devices!
“Stuck On ME!”
“Stuck On ME!” Dear Dr. Bill: My dental colleague has been boastful and arrogant lately about himself and his dental practice and centers our conversations about his accomplishments and possessions. He described his life as overwhelming and went to see a psychologist who diagnosed him with narcissism. I have a concept of narcissism as self-centeredness,…