KOMET’s environmentally-friendly manufacturing facility is a success
March 21st 2012Rock Hill, S.C. – Apr. 6, 2010 – Not only is KOMET dedicated to providing its customers with highly specialized and precise dental rotary instruments, but the company is proud to promote that its products are manufactured in an environmentally-friendly facility located in Lemgo, Germany. For the last 12 years, the company has taken great measures to use and recycle rain water, reduce its carbon dioxide output and use solar energy for all its power needs.
Cosmetic Dentistry Boot Camp, Part 2
March 21st 2012In last months issue of Best Cosmetic Dentistry Practices I introduced the Silverman Institute’s Cosmetic Dentistry Boot Camp program and how you can use some of the systems I teach in Boot Camp to transform your cosmetic practice in one day. However, one of the essential ingredients in accomplishing this goal is the ability to determine predictable results with less stress before you expand your cosmetic program. In Boot Camp I teach dentists exactly how to do that.
MetLife enters agreement with IMEP
March 21st 2012New York, NY – April 27, 2010 – MetLife, a leading provider of employee benefits that provides dental plan administration for over 21 million people, today announced an agreement with the Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness (IMEP) that makes it easier for dentists and their staff to avail themselves of important, potentially life-saving information in preparation for medical emergencies occurring on their premises.
Principles of effective direct mail, Part II
March 21st 2012In our last Issue, we introduced and discussed the components of a successful direct mail campaign, included a Planning Checklist, and shared some of the more profitable target audiences, going into some detail about the pros and cons of targeting new residents.
Heraeus announces extension of bleach shades to its denture teeth line
March 21st 2012SOUTH BEND, INDIANA-Baby boomers aren’t compromising when it comes to a healthy, beautiful smile; even if that smile comes by way of dentures. Indeed, today’s baby boomers are savvy consumers and they expect denture technology to keep pace with other technology. They want dentures that are esthetically pleasing while providing the utmost in fit and function.
Marketing Insider: Success with Web-based marketing Part I
March 21st 2012Value Defined? We all want and deserve to receive value for our investment. Value can mean different things to different people. One might value getting his or her website up and running quickly, while another might be more exacting and patient. One practice might value appearance more highly than function. Still another might prefer quantity over quality of website visitors. Whatever your preferences, know what constitutes reasonable expectations, not only from your finished* product, but also from the process.
The shifting production of crowns and bridges
March 21st 2012Modern day dental laboratories are currently operating in a constantly evolving environment. New technologies and changes in preferred materials are altering the way dental labs operate and produce various restorations. Additionally, the rise in the dental implant category has added to the shift in the U.S. dental lab’s production mix.
SCCAN: Carving a path to success
March 21st 2012CAD/CAM production in a dental lab needs to be a round-trip operation. The patient-specific information required to produce a restoration can be easily digitized, but the designs based on that information need to be exported from the computer in a physical form, and for labs fully committed to a digital production model, investing in a stand-alone mill can be a great way to take complete control of the finalized physical production.
Chicago dentist provides carjacking victim with new smile
March 21st 2012While he was watching the late night television news broadcast in Chicago recently, cosmetic dentist Jack Manikowski was touched by the story of an 18-year-old man who had been bruised and bloodied while being dragged along the street during a carjacking. The victim also suffered several broken teeth.
Appraising the Dental Practice Appraisal Methodology
March 21st 2012I recently attended a Transitions Seminar presented by a well known dental advisor. The presenter was an attorney and has spent a significant number of years dealing with dentists as well as with other professionals advising them on wealth management, practice management and transition strategies.