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  • WDeJ Editor Dr. Sheri Doniger interviews Dr. Cristina Teixeira, an orthodontist with a special interest in early orthopedic treatment and adult multidisciplinary and surgical cases. She lives in Manhattan and practices in Hoboken, N.J. Dr. Teixeira was one of our winners in the Woman Dentist eJournal cover contest announced last fall. Read on to get to know her better ...
  • March is Women's History Month. As we all know, Dr. Lucy Hobbs was the first woman to graduate from dental school in 1866. And we still make history every day. Take some time to embrace the history of women this month. Go make some more history. Perhaps you will mentor a new piece of history yourself.
  • Dr. Sheri Doniger highlights these products: 3M ESPE Protemp™ Plus Temporization Material, DENTSPLY Caulk Aquasil Ultra Xtra, Bosworth Clorox Green Works™, and the Web site Mydigitalist.com.
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Practice

  • Dental clinicians often encounter small lesions on the lips and surrounding areas that raise the question: How far outside the oral cavity does the scope of dentistry extend? Recently, the Er,Cr:YSGG laser device has been granted clearance by the U.S. FDA for use in dermatological applications, which can expand its utility in a dental practice. Here are two clinical cases in which an Er,Cr:YSGG laser was used successfully to remove lesions surrounding the oral cavity.
  • Dr. Jean Furuyama offers a quick practice tip this month to optimize bonding success.
  • Sorting through the myriad of dentin bonding systems and products on the market can be time consuming. When bonded restorations fail prematurely, it affects both the bottom line of the practice and the experience of practicing dentistry. This is exactly why there are so many different systems and so much money is invested in the development of bonding systems — to try to maximize efficiency, bond strength, and ease of technique all in one product.
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Health

  • This is the personal story of Dr. Melissa Connell, a pediatric dentist in Chicago, who became a kidney donor for her brother in 2004. In Dr. Connell's words: "I'm glad I chose to be a kidney donor. It is my greatest accomplishment thus far. I hope to inspire others to do the same if they're ever faced with the choice. I gave Eric the gift of life, and in return I feel an overwhelming sense of joy and fulfillment that can't be put into words."
  • What's the source of your stress? The economy? Unemployment? Business is slow? Insurance collection is a hassle? Family? Friends? All of the above? Proper breathing is the magic bullet against stress. When stress runs rampant in our bodies and our brains, breathing tends to get shallow and quick. You can change that by simply focusing on your breathing and slowing it down — count it out. Proper breathing will lead to greater benefits throughout your day.
  • For years, muscular fitness has been shunned by women who believe they will become "bulky" if they lift weights. Rest assured, ladies — you do not have enough testosterone to develop manly muscles! Training with resistance burns a significant amount of calories, and adding more muscle tissue to your frame will permanently elevate your body's fat-burning potential. The health benefits of resistance training are many. Read on ...
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Life

  • One of the most important elements for creating an outstanding dental practice is leadership. Without it a practice will lack a strong culture, motivation, and dedication, and this will ultimately affect the bottom line of the business. The greatness in people can be brought out if a leader gets creative. Leadership comes in different forms, styles, and actions. Here are some leadership tips for being whom you need to be to attract and keep the right team.
  • During these tough economic times, many of us are just happy that we're still in business. But it's important not to forget the sound business strategies that have supported your practice in the past. And the very first step that anchors any yearly business plan is a well-thought-out fee increase that matches your vision, values, and goals. Here are four tenets of fee setting you can follow so that you will never have to approach another increase with trepidation.
  • The first step in becoming more positive is to place a moratorium on the news. Stop listening! Stop watching! Stop talking about it! Remember that you have control over what you allow into your mind. Declare your space as a no negativity zone! Create a positive attitude zone. Here are some team habits you can incorporate into your day ...
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Security

  • In most cases, an unemancipated minor's consent to treatment is not valid. A parent or legal guardian's consent must be obtained before treatment is rendered. Unfortunately, many dentists still provide "routine" dental treatment to minor patients without obtaining informed consent from a parent or legal guardian.
  • Judging by my family's frequency at the dental office over the years, I've put a couple of my dentists' kids through college. My bright white smile was bought. I am a dentist's dream client. Patients who keep coming back, like me, know a few things about a well-run dental office. And I know when something is not right. In fact, that's why I fired my first dentist. Here's my story, and here are some tips to keep your best clients coming back.
  • From all outward appearances, things seem to be just fine. Most of your patients come back. But look closer over time. Is your patient base shrinking a bit in reality? Often, patients are lost at precisely the point where the patient experience begins — the telephone. In many cases, simply educating staff on effective telephone communication can prevent the loss of hundreds of patients and tens of thousands of dollars every year.
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