As an educator, author, and practicing clinician Dr. Kaufman brings a special “big-picture” approach” to personalized dental care.
Doctor Kaufman graduated from University of Illinois Chicago College of dentistry in 1995. Dedicated to continuing his education in dentistry, he is honored to have earned a fellowship award in the Academy of General Dentistry.
He is committed to playing a role in the advancement of the profession through his research, publications, lectures and administration roles. Dr. Kaufman has received numerous forms of national recognition from his work as an educator and clinician.
His special interests in Dentistry include dental implants, comprehensive reconstruction, treatment planning, cosmetic smile design, minimal preparation veneers, and three-dimensional imaging, minimally invasive smile design and comprehensive full mouth reconstructions.
Dr. Kaufman holds professional memberships in the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the International College of Oral Implantologists, and American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
The Importance of Making Time for Time Off from Work
By: Dr. Kaufman One of the most important lessons I can share with my colleagues is taking…
You’re A Practice Owner…How Should You Hire an Associate?
By: Dr. Kaufman I have had at least one associate sometimes two over the last 16 years….
Zirconia: What Your Dental Lab Isn’t Telling You
By: Dr. David Rice As we all know, Zirconia is just one type of dental material at our disposal as dentists today. Do you know what I love about my dental lab? They speak the truth, the whole truth, and everything around the truth. Thank you, Bonadent! I was reminded of that as I spoke…
How dentistry helped solve an ancient murder
It’s the stuff that you love to watch on Netflix with the lights turned down. It revolves around a murder mystery from long ago that there were plenty of ideas about, but no concrete proof of exactly what happened and why. There were plenty of guesses and theories, but it took dentistry to crack the…
Maximize your profitability through dental real estate, part 2
In part 2 of this series, we will continue discussing how to maximize your profitability through dental real estate.
Let’s talk Michael Strahan and smile design in your dental practice
Michael Strahan’s dental-related April Fools’ Day joke got us thinking about the options that could be available to him with today’s dental technology.
Lessons Learned from the Pandemic As a Dentist
By: Dr. Bill Simon A career in dentistry can certainly offer up its share of challenges. Some may feel like little bumps in the road, some like speedbumps, and some, hopefully very few, will feel like the road has disappeared. The COVID-19 pandemic caused the road to disappear. As a dentist, you live and you…
Why dental practices need to know about zero click searches
How can zero searches on Google and other sites help your dental practice? Sean Hamel is here to explain.
Embracing Failure to Adopt Everyday Innovation
An important lesson in leadership? Understanding that it’s OK to fail if you’re learning from your mistakes and moving forward.
Infection control: How NOT to get sued … and a whole lot more
Here are three simple questions to answer when it comes to infection control in the dental practice.
Maximize Your Profitability Through Dental Real Estate
It takes a lot to make sure your choice regarding dental real estate is the right one for you, your budget, and your future.
Advice For New Associates in a Dental Practice
Welcome to the world of the business of dentistry. Here’s what you need to know if you’re starting out as a dentist and heading down the path of becoming an associate.