You know the funny thing about myths? Often, if you use your brain and think about them for a few minutes, you'll figure out exactly why they're called myths and not facts. Dental myths have been running rampant in our society since COVID-19 burst onto the scene....
Brushing, flossing, and twice-yearly dental check-ups are standard for oral health care, but there are more health benefits to taking care of your pearly whites than most of us know. In a review article, a faculty member at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine...
Another week, another piece of misinformation about dentistry is out there and ready for us to address. On Thanksgiving Day, the New York Times published a piece about how teeth were mysteriously falling out of people's mouths. Was it because of COVID-19? Some would...
It's a problem facing so many dental practices right now. Not only are you working to keep your practices open and thriving and your patients safe, but you are also doing everything you can to keep your team members free of the COVID-19 virus as well. Unfortunately,...
Yes, conflict can happen in the dental practice. Yes, tough talks often need to happen. But having them is usually one of the hardest parts of the day. How can these conversations happen? It starts with having the courage to begin them, says dental author, consultant,...
Can we be honest about honesty for just a minute? Being truthful isn't always the easiest path. Sometimes it's much less painful to just hide something that could hurt someone else or a business. However, the easy path isn't always the correct path ... especially when...
Followers … likes … shares. How do you feel when you’re up? How about when you’re not? Are you constantly counting numbers? Checking to see how your stories are hitting? Let me ask you another way. If you have a favorite magazine, who is on the cover? I bet you know....
Life is a series of peaks and valleys. Sometimes you’re up, sometimes you’re down. But it’s the difficult times where we need a little more support and guidance. Author Tony Robinson is a firm believer that it’s how you respond in your moments of defeat that really...
Let's face it ... 2020 has had plenty of "ugh" moments. In the dental practice, that has included a disruption in business and a recalculation of exactly what many team members actually want out of their days and careers. Additional PPE and precautions have added to...