Posted March 30, 2020
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“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. Our lives have been disrupted at almost every level, including the practice of dentistry and its very future. Exactly how we proceed from this point is unknown; but…
Posted July 28, 2019
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“From Hiccups to Potholes” We all love to pursue happiness in our lives. We love to do things that bring us joy and pleasure. We as Americans often refer to this fundamental right mentioned in the Declaration of Independence as an expression of freely pursuing joy and happiness in things, as long as we don’t…
Posted January 29, 2018
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“Perfectionism: Friend or Foe?” (This is Part Two of a Three Part Series on Perfectionism in Dentistry) STEP 1: Recognizing Perfectionism Perfectionism affects how one feels, thinks and behaves. In dentistry, how we view the spectrum from “clinically acceptable” to “perfection” is where most of us live clinically on a daily basis. So how…
Posted January 15, 2018
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“Perfectionism: Friend or Foe?” (This is Part One of a Three Part Series on Perfectionism in Dentistry) I remember as a kid being fascinated with rocks and minerals, especially gemstones. As a collector, the gemstone that immediately caught my eye was an emerald and to this day it is still my favorite. I was enthralled…
Posted July 9, 2017
By Bill Claytor, DDS
(This is Part 2 of a 2 Part series) Facts About Heroin In 2015, the typical heroin addict is 1) a white male between 18-25 years old, 2) lives in the suburbs, 3) has an income less than $20,000, 4) has Medicaid, and 5) found penetrating colleges, universities, and professional schools (DDS, MD) rapidly.…
Posted April 16, 2017
By Bill Claytor, DDS
Vacation time is quickly approaching. I’ve heard people say “they can’t wait to go on vacation” or “when they go on vacation they are not going to do….” or “they are going to do….”. A lot of times we just want to get away from the mundane things of life and do something different, especially…
Posted March 12, 2017
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“Only 20%-Really?” Dear Dr. Bill: I rarely use Sirona Connect because I don’t feel like I get a good restoration fit, especially with bridges. I usually just take a traditional polyvinyl siloxane impression for bridge impressions. Have you experienced this problem before, and if not, any tips on what I can do to improve…
Posted November 12, 2016
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“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…
Posted October 22, 2016
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“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,…
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