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Category Archives: Chairside

Earn 18 CE credits and Join us on an educational and luxurious 7-day cruise out of Long Beach, CA

Posted on May 18, 2012 by cpsadmin

September 2 though September 9, 2012 Gain insider knowledge from the masters of tooth whitening, Dr. Jaimeé Morgan and Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker, to boost your business and give your patients outstanding results! Ports of call in Cabo San Lucas … Continue reading →

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Patient Smile Evaluation Form

Posted on April 30, 2012 by cpsadmin

Name:____________________________________________Date:________________ To aid in our diagnosis and treatment of your esthetic concerns, please take a moment and answer the following questions.  Please circle your answer.

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Ivoclean

Posted on April 27, 2012 by cpsadmin

by Dr. Allan Mohr, DDS After going thru all the necessary steps to create the ideal smile via photos, diagnostic wax up, diagnostic records and interviewing the patient to find out their aesthetic expectations, we get to the try-in and insertion … Continue reading →

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Severe Wear Type Cases Present Special Challenges

Posted on March 12, 2012 by cpsadmin

By: Buddy Shafer, CDT Diagnosis and Pre-Treatment of Worn Dentition Cases Severe wear type cases present special challenges as well as opportunities for the doctor/technician team. A critical first step is to properly diagnose the cause of the wear. From occlusal interferences, to … Continue reading →

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Bisphosphonate Therapy & Dental Care

Posted on February 13, 2012 by cpsadmin

by Lee Ann Brady Reprinted from leeannbrady.com One of the hot topics over the last few years has been managing our patients who are taking bisphosphonates in order to minimize the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw. When I think … Continue reading →

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10 opportunities to impress your patient before treatment is even accepted

Posted on February 7, 2012 by cpsadmin

By Hollie A. Bryant, RDA Did you know that there are at least ten potential opportunities that your office has to impress a client before treatment happens? What an awesome opportunity to make an impact on the patient, to gain … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Things That Can Keep The Practice Growing.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by cpsadmin

By Hollie A. Bryant, RDA 10.  Be “LIKEABLE”. Take the time to connect with each patient. If people like you then they will do business with you. 9.  Be ON TIME. If we say that we are seeing a patient … Continue reading →

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The Role of the Patient Coordinator

Posted on January 24, 2012 by cpsadmin

by Mickey Bernstein, DDS and Diane Bernstein One of the most amazing roles in the practice is the Patient Coordinator – that person who oversees the ongoing relationship with patients. While the specifics of the position can vary widely from … Continue reading →

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Rubber Dam Placement Made Easy

Posted on January 13, 2012 by cpsadmin

When asking Dental Assistants how many uses a rubber dam in their practice, it shocking to see the show of hands. Studies show that only 15% of dental offices use rubber dam for adhesive procedures. Excuses come up such as; … Continue reading →

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Whitening: Gateway to Doing More Ideal Dentistry

Posted on January 13, 2012 by cpsadmin

by Gary Takacs Recently, I wrote a blog post about five specific strategies that can help your practice grow in a soft economy. The first strategy I recommended was to make whitening a core element of your practice. In this … Continue reading →

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