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Sidekick Magazine
http://sidekickmag.com/
Dental magazine about dental office design, dental practice management, dental technology, and dental industry news.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 144 )
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Creating the Wow Factor in Your New Office
(Mark Tholen, DDS, MBA is our guest blogger today at Sidekick Magazine) I am frequently asked how to create an office that will immediately impress the new... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2012 -
It Takes A Team To Close A Case
An Exclusive Special Event Webinar Presentation Over the past six years, Gary Kadi’s, “IT TAKES A TEAM TO CLOSE A CASE” has been shared with over 2,500 dental... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2012 -
Explode Your Team Case Acceptance!
(Wendy Briggs, RDH is our guest blogger today at Sidekick Magazine) Did you know that 65% of all production completed in the Restorative Department in a dental... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2012 -
Less is More for Edward McMurdo’s Single Practice
Edward McMurdo wanted to align himself with a dental partner when he moved from Vancouver, British Columbia to Tecumseh, Ontario. Read more
Posted on 20 October 2012 -
Gearhart Dentistry Takes the Term “home Office” Very Seriously!
Who wouldn’t want to commute just 50 feet to work? Dr. Stephanie White has lived, quite literally, around the corner from her practice, Gearhart Dentistry, sinc... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2012 -
The Precise LTM Solves the Soft Tissue Laser Dilemma
Dentists are almost unanimous in wanting to purchase soft tissue lasers for their offices. But figuring out which soft tissue laser to buy is a much more... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2012 -
Seeking Advice the Key to Building the Perfect Practice
Dentists may never be able to operate the perfect practice, but that doesn’t stop them from pursuing it. And there’s no better way to improve than by picking th... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2012 -
Making a Good First Impression Will Lead to Many More Visits
First impressions tend to be the most lasting ones—especially when it comes to patients who are visiting a dentist for the first time. Read more
Posted on 15 September 2012 -
Some People Seem to Be Born with the Gift of Words
(Dr. John Meis is our guest blogger this week at Sidekick Magazine) They seem to always know the right thing to say. In awkward or uncomfortable situations the... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2012 -
Digital X-rays an Effective Solution for Dentists and Patients
As someone who operates eight offices in four different states, Dr. Justin Moody needed a cost-effective solution to his X-ray needs. Read more
Posted on 31 August 2012 -
TechCentral Eases the Transition to Paperless
Going paperless saves dental offices plenty of time and money. But the transition to paperless often takes lots of, you guessed it, time and money, and causes... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2012 -
Katrina Can’t Destroy the McCabe Dental Clinic
By the time Hurricane Katrina was done decimating the shoreline in Gulfport, Mississippi, all that was left of the McCabe Dental Clinic was its foundation and... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2012 -
Before Building Your Dream Office, Consider Two Factors
Most dentists daydream about designing and building their dream office. Yet so few actually take the plunge, thanks to the dueling forces of fear and inertia. Read more
Posted on 30 July 2012 -
Adding Laser Dentistry Can Help Dentists Generate New Business
In this lingering recession, dentists are no different than anyone else: They’re feeling the pinch as well. Despite the tough economic times, though, dentists... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2012 -
Technological Enhancements Help Practices in Towns of Every Size
Dr. Michael Wing has a practice in the small town of Eagle, Colorado, but he has solidified his standing in the community, as well as ensured his long-term... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2012 -
Research a Vital Component of Upgrading to Digital X-rays
Sticker shock often stops dentists from purchasing new dental technology, such as digital X-ray machines, that could actually, in the long run, save them money... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2012 -
Rudolph Makes Going to the Dentist Fun for Kids
A trip to the dentist can be an intimidating proposition for anyone, especially a young child. But by designing an inviting office and playing up her... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2012 -
El Dorado Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Opens New Office
Dr. Jason Straw further solidified his role in the El Dorado, CA community by taking advantage of prime real estate and a need for a local oral surgeon. Read more
Posted on 14 June 2012 -
“Implantology” the Way to Go for Dental Implant Patients
With technology advancing at a rapid rate, it was only a matter of time before dental implants became a technological procedure. Read more
Posted on 13 June 2012 -
Mississippi Practice Learns the E4D Dentist Pays for Itself—and Then Some
Even dentists who are eager to upgrade their equipment often experience “sticker shock” upon seeing what such purchases will cost. Read more
Posted on 03 May 2012