Posted September 28, 2020
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“The Times They Are A-Changin’!” Part II Anytime there is change, we have the opportunity to grow and flourish or we can stagnate. Moving forward towards the beginning of 2021, we have the opportunity for practice and personal growth in several crucial areas: “Dentists have the opportunity to lead their dental practices during these challenging…
Posted September 28, 2020
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“The Times They Are A-Changin’!” Part I “The times they are a-changin’”. These famous words written by Bob Dylan in the 1960’s are an understatement when looking at the impact of today’s COVID-19 pandemic. Well, times have changed! Our lives have changed at almost every level, including the practice of dentistry and its very future.…
Posted June 9, 2018
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“Perfectionism: Friend or Foe?” (This is Part Three of a Three Part Series on Perfectionism in Dentistry) STEP 2: Tools to Overcome Perfectionism Tool #1: Changing perfectionistic thinking Changing perfectionistic thinking requires us to develop realistic thinking by placing things in perspective while looking at the overall picture. Sometimes this involves compromising, not our quality…
Posted June 26, 2017
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“The Opioid Epidemic: Dentistry’s Response” (This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series) We have a deadly and serious problem in America. The social impact and costs are staggering. The problem is not a respecter of persons, including men and women in all age groups, people with or without insurance, and people of…
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 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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