Dental Info

 There are a number of factors that contribute to developing a successful  dental practice. Dentists  need to  develop their clinical skills, leadership ability,  treatment planning ability and also  their salesmanship. In addition successful dental practices need  a sufficient number of active patients who continue to return for treatments year after year . 1. Obviously possessing clinical skills is very important to all dentists. No one wants to go to an incompetent dentist or even one who is just "good enough". Most patients want a highly skilled dentist who will be able to provide them with durable dental restorations that help preserve their dentition. In addition patients desire dentists who provide cosmetic restorations that will keep their smiles looking attractive. 2. Successful dental practices need a hardworking and loyal staff that enhance the delivery of dental care. After all most of a patients interactions are with our staff ....

  Last weekend I booked my reservation for the annual Spear Summit. This event is held yearly in Scottsdale Arizona and Spear brings knowledgeable domestic and international speakers. Whenever I have attended I have enjoyed the trip and the information on dentistry that I obtain. Also the other attendees are either members of the Spear faculty club or other fellow leaders of Spear Study Clubs. I haven't attended one of these since 2019 and am thinking that it may a be a good time to return to an in person Spear Scottsdale meeting. Usually this meeting is held over several days and requires me to close my practice for a day or two.  While I haven't made my mind up for sure, I know I would enjoy this meeting and the opportunities to meet with other like minded dental colleagues. My only two reservations are dealing with airline cancellations and the increasing rate of Covid infections that we have been experiencing. I plan on wearing my mask at the lectures and meals can be...