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Endo made easy
Endodontic access is frequently overlooked as an essential step in creating excellent clinical results. Interestingly, our mental conceptions of a…
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The deadly middle
A year had passed since Nancy and Peter Milton moved into Middletown. The married couple had not yet sought the…
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And the winner is . . .
Not many dentists would consider giving away £20,000 worth of treatment to be a sensible way of running a practice.…
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A golden opportunity or a minefield?
The Dentists Act of 1956 had prohibited dentists from running their practices through the medium of a limited company, with…
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Creating biologic obturation
There is a significant difference between getting a white line to the end of the root on a radiograph versus…
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Pulling Power
The latest report from the Council of Heads and Deans of Dental Schools (CHDDS) paints a sobering picture of the…
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Distinguishing between art and craft
Beautiful smiles are created not by chance, but by an understanding of craft and art. The materials, techniques and procedures…
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Stress in the practice: a case study
When I ask the attendees at my practice management seminars if any of them are experiencing stress, they don’t raise…
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Reducing the risk factor
Like good stand-up comedy, efficient investment relies on expert timing. Get it wrong and you could end up buying your…
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Restoration of a fractured upper incisor
This patient presented with a fractured upper left lateral incisor. The tooth had previously been restored successfully for many years…
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Bright, young things
Nurturing the young talent of their students and preparing them for a demanding career is the responsibility of the UK’s…
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Does your logo reflect the right you?
The British Dental Practice Managers’ Association (BDPMA) recently undertook a logo review in line with the organisation’s general strategic overhaul.…
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Making a stand
Have you ever been concerned by something you’ve seen between a child and their parent/carer in the waiting room? The…
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Getting the most out of your referrals: part 2
Some patients wonder what added benefits they will receive from specialist referral. It is a good idea to make it…
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A case of whitening ‘failure’
It was supposed to be a routine whitening follow-up visit. The record indicated that the patient began with a shade…
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Screw retained or cement retained crowns?
We know that the restorative abutments in implant dentistry attach the crown, bridge, or over-denture to the implant, but how…
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Fitting in at uni
Although almost three years ago now, my memories of being a dental school fresher are still as vivid as ever.…
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Keeping schtum
Confidentiality is the cornerstone of good practise. All patients expect that personal and clinical information about them will be held…
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Sealing the deal
Many articles have been written about aspects of the sale process, but this two-part series identifies the key problems that…
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