Here's the latest from Dentistry Insider , the NewsStand of Texas A&M College of Dentistry — your source for what's going on now at the dental school.
The school offers mind-body wellness in its curriculum.
Something feels oddly familiar. Sitting in my neighborhood coffee shop with my laptop open, staring at a course syllabus as it ominously lays out what [...]
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For the right fit, pursuing a vocation in dentistry can be extremely rewarding. It can also be one of the most persistently challenging career paths that a person can choose. Pursuing dentistry involves enduring challenges the whole way through. It... Read more »
When we first graduated, there were times we thought we knew everything, and there were times we thought we knew nothing. These raging fluctuations in our self-assessment were disruptive to our pro…
If dental patients know their options, including financing for their dental treatment, they're more likely to proceed with necessary and recommended treatment. Have an informative discussion about their financing options.
The key is for dentists to get on solid financial footing so they can start to tackle their student loan debt.
Dental school comes with a lot of wonderful experiences, but it also presents some challenges.
What do I miss the most about dental school? Lunch. As a private practice owner and a solo practitioner, it is not uncommon for me [...]
It can be tempting for dentists who owe a high student loan debt to make some moves that will not help them decrease their debt. This expert has some solid tips to guide them in the right direction.
Did you know....?? There are so many things I wish I knew before starting dental school and also somethings I just need to be reminded about every once in a ...
When it comes time to choose a dental school, you should pick wisely.
Losing patients? Getting a bad rap lately? Maybe it's because you said something in front of patients that you shouldn't have. Here are a few choice phrases you might want to avoid in front of them.
There are several steps that can be taken before bringing in a new employee that will make the transition much smoother for everyone
This course talks about the importance of practice culture, how to grow and shape an extraordinary team, and the challenges that all businesses face with hiring and how to improve your odds of success with team-building.
Before any new dentist signs up to work for a practice, he or she needs to identify whether the practice is a good fit. This advice from Heartland Dental will help you with the questions to ask and the answers to look for.
Employee discipline is one of the hardest, but necessary, components of practice ownership and employing staff. It's human nature to avoid confrontation. As a leader, it's important to set the ground rules from the first day of employment. Creating an atmosphere of collaboration, mutual respect and trust early on can reap long-term rewards for the employee, the dentist as the employer and ultimately the practice.
Dental appointments are often put off, rescheduled, or dismissed altogether – much to the detriment of not only our optimal oral health, but also to our dentists’ self-confidence. Picture how…
Why do many dentists complain about how hard it is to find good team members? Maybe they're making their search too narrow. Dr. Chris Salierno suggests how to expand the search.