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We all know that Crest Whitestrips only whiten the anterior teeth, but this photo really illustrates the effect nicely.

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  Here area few vital items that should be included in that Initial New Patient Telephone Contact:   Name Referral Source Practice Descriptive Statement Reason For Appointment Home Address All Contact #’s for verification Credit Card Number to Reserve Appointment Non Refundable if no show Packet if Time Web site Address to Fill Out Forms On […]

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I covered the exhibit floor at the AACD meeting in San Diego in May 2006 and found the best new and innovative products.  This podcast is a series of five minute interviews with the representatives of these products.  There is information on web sites, electronic patient communication, skin treatments, digital photography, new whitening systems, electronic […]

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I purchased the original Isolite and rarely used it due the bulk of the unit and the separate fiber optic cord and light source.  These problems have been solved with the new i2.  This device controls illumination, retraction, and isolation.  It is lightweight and easy to insert in the patients mouth.  The amazing thing is […]

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In a dental practice there is sometimes too much to do for one assistant, even two assistant. Well if you have not checked this out you should: www.isolitesystems.com . It is like an extra set of hands, retracts the cheek, keeps the tongue out of the way, allows the patient the comfort of a bite […]

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  It is time of the year when in some practices things slow down. I have never really figured out why; maybe because of tax time or maybe it is an after the Holiday lull. There have always been things you can do, chart audits, special discount offers, email reminders of unfinished treatment plans, etc. […]

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Recently on a dental forum a practice was asking about “thank you” gifts for their clients and reasons to give them. It made me stop and think how this little thing is such a great practice builder. Being able to show your appreciate to your clients/patients who have choose you to take care of their […]

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This is a case I did yesterday. Lady could only afford to pay for wax blueprint and 3 composite veneers. This case tool me a little over an hour. We scheduled an hour and a half but we finished way early. The key is to have a wax blueprint and then make the stint with […]

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A PDF article with this comment  outlines how to surgically correct a “gummy” smile.

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We have all been on other forums where anyone can post anything about anyone. This often leads to angry and self-ritious grandstanding. In other words, confrontation for the sake of protecting ones turf, as opposed to simply sharing ideas for the simple sake of helping others. All the authors of this forum have the obligation […]

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