Can using Kinesiology make you a better dentist?
March 21st 2012It’s easy. It’s painless. It doesn’t cost your patients anything extra, but this simple test can tell you so much about what is going on with them-both in their mouth and their entire body-so you can determine the best way to treat any problems. Chicago dentist Dr. Raymond Hatland has used Kinesiology as a guideline for diagnosing and treating his patients for 36 years. We recently talked with him about what it is, how it can be used in a dental practice and how it can benefit patients. Here’s what he had to say:
Redefining the General Dentist
March 21st 2012Having a focus for the practice doesn’t have to mean going all-in on a specialty such as endodontics or oral surgery. Nor does it mean playing up cosmetics or selling take-home products, but either of those are valid choices if they are the type of dentistry you believe in. General and family practices can really stand out by just embracing the reasons they’re involved with dentistry.
Cutting costs without cutting quality
March 21st 2012In the current market, communication between the dental lab and dentist is more important than ever. Dentists keeping a watchful eye on their overhead are faced with a lab bill every month that’s reflective of the new dental products and materials they’re selecting for their patients.
Partnering for optimal outcomes
March 21st 2012Coming together to enhance the success of restorative computer aided designed and manufactured (CAD/CAM) treatments, Ivoclar Vivadent and Nobel Biocare have formed a partnership based on Ivoclar’s IPS e.max CAD lithium disilicate glass ceramic and NobelProcera™ CAD/CAM technology. Through the use of both companies’ products, restorative treatment can be provided from the laboratory, while unparalleled esthetics, precise fit, and function are delivered to the patient.3-5
Raise the bar on customer service
March 21st 2012Every dental practice engages in some degree of customer service in order to stay in business. However, in some offices the focus on customer service takes a back seat to the focus on clinical skill. The thinking might go something like this: “Patients come here to get dental work, not to talk about how their weekend went.”
Roland DGA strengthens marketing and product management organization
March 21st 2012Irvine, Calif., July 19, 2011 -Roland DGA Corp. has announced several promotions and new additions to its product management and marketing teams that further strengthen its support for its core product offerings while also positioning the company for growth within new vertical market segments. Andrew Oransky, Director of Marketing and Product Management