During the ADA Annual Meeting course I led today on Exquisite Provisionals, I was asked what temporary cement I use in my practice. As I answered I realized that my answer was different for the first time in 15 years. I have used the same temporary cement for many years. Recently I had the chance to try a new material and liked it enough that I have switched Read More
Curators Journals
Block Scheduling
Block scheduling is one of the most impactful changes I have made in my dental practice. Before this we were tired and worn out some days, and trying to find things to do in open time on other days. Block scheduling matches your time and energy optimally with the flow of patient care. A great analogy is to fill a jar with large rocks first, then smaller Read More
Resisting X-Rays
It is very common when scheduling a new patient to discuss dental X-rays, specifically asking if they have X-rays from their prior office. This is often balanced by resistance or concern about taking x-rays when the patient is in the office and we are having a conversation. Changing our language about x-rays, and incorporating that new language on the new Read More
Exploring Resolution
In many cultures, philosophies, communities, and even families, there are traditions or guidelines in place that support relational healing. In Judaism there is a ritual of atonement, in AA it's called "making amends", and in a wonderful book by the Arbinger Institute there is process defined as the "Outward Mindset". Regardless of what path any of us Read More