The Front Desk Matters More Than You Know
2025-08-29
Why Marketing Shouldn’t Be Your Only Priority Written by: Jackie Ulasewich-Cullen It’s true that marketing is essential if you want to grow your dental practice. But
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A Fight We Can’t Afford to Win: The Dentist Versus the Hygienist
2025-06-27
Written by: Dr. Maggie Augustyn, FAAIP, FICOI Round One: The Hygienist Versus the Dentist It feels like we’ve been thrown into the ring of an
Alanism #10: Everyone Needs a S.O.B.
2025-03-12
Written by: Alan Stern, DDS Alanism #10: Everyone Needs a S.O.B. S.O.B. is a fun song by Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats. Of course, those
In Loving Memory of Dr. Bob Pick
2025-02-28
Written by: Alan Stern, DDS I only met Dr. Bob Pick a few years ago during the COVID lockdown, yet, as like-minded individuals who love
Reflections on Regrets
2025-02-24
“Regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again, too few to mention.” Written by: Alan Stern, DDS I think these lyrics from the song My
Reflections Past and Future: The Power of Loving Kindness
2024-12-20
Over the course of my career, I spent many weekends as part of a team that treated thousands of National Guard Soldiers, many of whom
Reflections: Some Thoughts on Authenticity
2024-10-03
ANNOUNCEMENT Our editor-in-chief, Dr. Paul Feuerstein, is pleased to announce a new column on our website. Dr. Alan Stern, a well-known writer, lecturer, consultant, and
Why Every Dentist Needs to Earn a Virtual MBA in Marketing
2024-05-08
Whether you’re a DDS or DMD, that may not be enough to be a successful dental professional in today’s competitive market. While earning an actual
Are You Screening for More Than Dentistry?
2023-01-20
I recently went on a date that didn’t go very well. We met at the restaurant, and he seemed polite, but then he smiled. I
