Posted October 4, 2016
By Bill Claytor, DDS
Dear Dr. Bill Dentistry has always been my passion. Recently, though, I feel emotionally exhausted and irritated by some of my patients, unable to focus, and out of control in so many areas of my life. What’s happening to me? Thanks! Dr. Steve Dear Dr. Steve: I think those of us in the dental…
Posted September 2, 2016
By Todd Ehrlich
The 2016 SiroWorld Event in Orlando was an amazing experience. You should come to next year’s event in Las Vegas, no matter what they call it! 🙂 Open Margins Videos Todd and Cindy have a series of videos discussing many aspects of digital dentistry. Check them out! Open Margins Videos
Posted August 5, 2016
By Todd Ehrlich
I had the great honor of “inspiring” some fantastic Ivoclar-Vivadent Reps on the use of CEREC. We all know the great attributes that Ivoclar-Vivadent brings to our clinical success, but sometimes we aren’t familiar with the people behind the products. I’m telling you…. these people know more about materials and CAD/CAM than most. My thanks…
Posted August 3, 2016
By Todd Ehrlich
You can learn a lot about tooth structure from amalgam! Even tooth structure that is next to leaking amalgam can hold up for years! So, why are we trained to cut it back in today’s bonding and high-strength ceramic technologies?? Amalgams violate the rules for indirect restorations all the time, so it’s time to rethink…
Posted June 26, 2016
By Todd Ehrlich
Quit hiding your margins! If you use the right ceramics and resin cement, you can easily blend in a margin. Watch our video for our “go to” combination! 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!
Posted June 23, 2016
By Bill Claytor, DDS
Cerec and Galileos: Can Emerging Technologies Help Prevent Burnout? Can emerging digital technologies like Cerec and Galileos potentially lessen burnout? If you ask the young dentist I spoke with in the previous article I think the answer is a resounding YES! However, please hear me in this: I am not saying that if everyone gets…
Posted May 24, 2016
By Bill Claytor, DDS
Isolation, Depression, Burnout, and Addiction In my previous articles, I identified isolation as a major enemy of dentistry. Dental professionals know how privileged and fortunate we are to work in such a great profession, yet most of us still work in solo practice. But the dental environment is changing. Group and corporate dental practices…
Posted April 20, 2016
By Bill Claytor, DDS
(This is the 3rd part of a series relating to the struggles of dentists. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 4 will discuss the Burnout that occurs in dentistry.) Years ago, I remember talking to a friend about his childhood and how he hated the way his father treated the family. He…
Posted April 19, 2016
By Todd Ehrlich
Cindy and I discuss something more serious: dealing with a dental team. We certainly don’t have all the solutions, but we have a way for your group to be a team, and not an infection. Staff Infection from Digital Enamel on Vimeo.
Posted April 6, 2016
By Bill Claytor, DDS
(This is the 2nd installment of a series. Part One is here: Ready, Set, Go! Are We Really on Cruise Control? ) Personality Types of Dentists (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) I know what you’re thinking: “What does any of this have to do with Cerec, Restorative, Orthodontics, Implants, and 3-D Imaging?” Fair enough question. I want to…
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