Getting ready for my program at the California Dental Association I was thinking about how I help patients understand the value of an organized occlusion. Over the years the most powerful way has been to work with them on an anatomic appliance and allow them to experience the difference. This video shows how I work with a patient to get them to identify the Read More
Mark Kleive DDS
Financial Freedom
Financial freedom is learning to live on less then you make, which means that you are saving some of the money you earn. Financial Independence is when the return on the money you have invested is large enough that it can replace the money you earn with your hands. For much of my career the idea of achieving financial independence seemed totally unreachable. Read More
Learning Through Mistakes
So I had a unique opportunity this week to learn about learning. I was helping out with a construction project at my office. An unfortunate mistake on my part resulted in my breaking the windshield of the bobcat. A powerful reminder came when I told the owner of the bobcat what had happened. He reminded me when mistakes happen it means you are learning. So Read More
E-R=C
Formulas a great way to figure things out, including the dynamics of how your team works together. E-R=C is a formula I use in my office to look at the interpersonal relationships. E stands for expectations. R stand for Reality. C stands for conflict. It's a basic human construct that when Reality does not meet expectations conflict or negative emotions is Read More