It is no secret that dental social media groups radiate some of the most negative vibes in the dental profession.  I have watched in disbelief how some of my colleagues …

Among all the nations of the earth, America is unique. America is perhaps the only country whose citizens hail from every ethnic group, creed and color.  However, what makes America …

We are—more than ever before—conditioned to equate “success” with “money.”  Perhaps one reason is the quest for money has become a priority due to high overhead, exorbitant student loans and …

Among all the holidays, Thanksgiving is uniquely American.  It is a celebration of gratitude for the blessings that have been bestowed upon us.  According to American lore, the first Thanksgiving …

How do you determine what is needed?  Needs assessment surveys do not really communicate what is NEEDED—they communicate what is POPULAR.  Is popularity a valid criteria to determine what courses …

Last week I gave a full-day presentation to the ARKLATEX Academy in Shreveport, LA.  I had wonderful hosts:  Dr. Ronald Hermes, who invited me, and many of his colleagues including …

I did a fair amount of out-of-the-box marketing for my dental practice  in Scarsdale NY.  I gave presentations on dentistry at senior centers, chambers of commerce; I wrote informative articles …

I believe everyone should start their careers with a mentor–someone  to show you the ropes, someone to guide you on the right rope, and  someone to catch you when you …

“If you cannot be responsible,” the famous soccer player Jeff Cunningham once said, “you cannot be resilient.” Resilience is what each and every one of us needs in order to …