The buff wheels that attach to a straight dental handpiece are the fastest and easiest way to adjust and polish clear aligners or Biocryl appliances. In this video I will share a quick and easy trick to make your own buff wheels. Read More
Mark Kleive DDS
Easy Mounting of Printed Dental Models
We have been printing models in our dental office for several years. Our office also uses mounted models fairly often diagnostically and for restorative cases. In this video I will share a software tool that creates a special printed base that is super easy for mounting. Read More
Proof of the Magic of Compound Interest
Compound interest, and how seemingly magical it can grow your investments is nevertheless a challenging thing to trust. When it is explained to us, it makes sense mathematically. When we experience it in our own lives, and start to save money and watch and hope it will grow, it can seem like it isn't "working". We expect to see growth, but often we don't Read More
The Financial Life Cycle Of A Dental Practice
I have been thinking a lot lately about the financial life cycle of a dental practice. I get to work with many dentists that are newly graduated when I teach financial management at The Pankey Institute. I know from the conversations that the debt of dental school, compounded with trying to buy a practice and make personal choices can seem overwhelming. Read More