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Added by Kevin Henry on August 31, 2010 at 2:43pm — No Comments

Four out of five patients trust you ... but can you trust them?

Eighty percent of Angie’s List members responding to a recent poll have a high level of trust in their dentists, and they’re not shying away from telling the world about it. But that doesn’t mean they’re actually following the
directions their dentists give them.
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Added by Kevin Henry on August 24, 2010 at 8:42am — 1 Comment

Lois Banta purchases The Speaking Consulting Network from Linda Miles

After the 15th annual conference of The Speaking Consulting Network, Linda Miles, founder of SCN, is proud to announce the sale of SCN to Lois Banta of Banta Consulting, Inc.

Lois and Linda will be partnering the growth of SCN by expanding to other healthcare professionals for the 2011 Dallas conference and beyond.

The Anaheim conference drew attendees from 28 states, Canada and Australia. The May 20-22, 2011, Dallas conference goal is 300 speakers, consultants, authors, VIP

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Added by Kevin Henry on August 20, 2010 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

What is a relevant product data source in your mind?

3M ESPE's Keith Haig, the company's director of marketing and professional relations, wrote an interesting blog post on which is more important to the dental consumer -- marketing or data? A company like 3M ESPE spends a great deal of money each year on research, but in the end, does that solid research truly resonate with dental professionals?

Take a look at the blog and see what you think...

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Added by Kevin Henry on August 20, 2010 at 9:05am — No Comments

What if the bad guys won?

I'll admit that I'm one of "those people" who root for the bad guys in films.

Batman or the Joker? Give me Heath Ledger or Jack Nicholson any day (Cesar Romero will work as well).

I want the Road Runner to catch the Coyote.

I pull for Plankton to finally get the Krabby Patty formula on SpongeBob Squarepants.

I think that, if she'd just give him a chance, Gaston would win Belle's heart in Beauty & The Beast.

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Added by Kevin Henry on August 15, 2010 at 11:44am — 6 Comments

A generous outreach from the folks at Salvin Dental Specialties

My friend Teresa Duncan recently forward me a link to an article from the Charlotte Observer that discusses the back-to-school program established by Salvin Dental Specialties. In uncertain economic times, it's nice to see a company not only maintain a program, but actually add to it. It reminded me once again how lucky I am to be a part of such a great industry.

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Added by Kevin Henry on August 12, 2010 at 8:32am — No Comments

A dentist pays the ultimate price in Afghanistan

If you weren't already aware, one of the 10 medical team volunteers who were victims of the Taliban massacre over the weekend in Afghanistan was a dentist who gave up his practice in Colorado to give children free dental care in Afghanistan and Nepal. Dr. Thomas Grams was 51.

To read the article from Yahoo, click here.

To read a more in-depth on Dr. Grams fr
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Added by Kevin Henry on August 9, 2010 at 9:55am — 2 Comments

Axis Dental creates comedy out of chaos in office organization video contest ... enter today!

Axis Dental invites dental offices and office assistants to release their inner Spielberg’s in an office organization makeover video contest! From now until October 31, 2010, dental offices are encouraged to submit videos, music mashups or show in other creative ways why their office deserves an organization makeover with a chance to win $8,400 in prizes. Office personnel that upload a video to www.burchaosbites.com will… Continue

Added by Kevin Henry on August 3, 2010 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Which do you choose: The fear or the goal?

I recently attended one day of my daughter's basketball camp at Oral Roberts University here in Tulsa. She's 12 and she is a pretty darn good player (yes, I'm her dad but she's also made a couple of all-star teams so I think my pride is justified ... mostly). One of the drills she participated in at the ORU camp was a regular layup drill with a twist ... one of the tallest ORU women's players stood by the basket with her arm extended, making it very tough to shoot a layup as the girls normall

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Added by Kevin Henry on July 25, 2010 at 6:47pm — 2 Comments

When someone crashes the social media party, it's not so fun

The subject of social media and how it can backfire on you has been a very hot topic lately in the pages of Dental Assisting Digest. You can click here to read an article by Dr. Rhonda Savage about how Facebook can get you fired, and… Continue

Added by Kevin Henry on July 22, 2010 at 8:55am — 3 Comments

Key trends shaping the housing market ... interview with a realtor

With mortgage rates at an all-time low, there are a lot of questions right now about buying and/or selling a house. I recently asked Dennis Breining, a realtor in St. Paul, Minn., (click here for his Web site) for his views on the market and what he thought the future held. After a decade of highs and lows, Breining says the drama is coming to an end in the housing market. Here’s what you need to know to profit in this quieter environment.

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Added by Kevin Henry on July 8, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Featured CE course for July on INeedCE.com ... and a coupon for you to use

Dental professionals are likely to encounter patients with autism on a regular basis. Understanding the factors in the dental office that can influence the behavior and cooperation of patients with autism and the best approach to take with these patients will help the dental professional be able to successfully treat patients with autism.

The featured CE course for July on INeedCE.com is Building Bridges -- Part 2: Understanding and Guiding the Dental Patient with Autis
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Added by Kevin Henry on July 1, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

The comment I couldn't believe I heard a sales rep say

Recently, I was invited to be a part of a very nice function here in PennWell's hometown of Tulsa, Okla. It was one of those events where dentists, team members, sales representatives, and invited guests milled together and exchanged pleasantries while tasting food and sipping beverages. Yes, it was your typical cocktail party scene.

Since I'm from Tulsa (and I've lived here my entire life), I knew several of the long-time Tulsa dentists who were in attendance at the functio
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Added by Kevin Henry on June 25, 2010 at 1:12pm — 5 Comments

Words of wisdom from an autistic salutatorian

This is one of those feel-good stories ... and it's also a very simple reminder on the importance of a smile. I appreciate my friend Angie Currans for sharing it with me.

Eric Duquette recently gave the commencement address as the salutatorian of Smithfield High School in Rhode Island. It was an accomplishment because Duquette has battled autism throughout his life. He didn't speak until he was 5, yet the amazing support of his parents, teachers, and classmates t
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Added by Kevin Henry on June 21, 2010 at 10:19am — No Comments

Way to go, Maine!

I will be the first to admit that I love spending time in Maine. Not only do I have some very close friends there, but it is also one of the most scenic places on Earth (my two cents, for what it's worth). I recently wrote an article about some of the challenges facing the people of Maine when it comes to dental care (

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Added by Kevin Henry on June 17, 2010 at 9:56am — 1 Comment

Haiti: Out of sight, out of mind ... but not out of trouble

We're very much a society of caring about "what's hot" then moving on when something else grabs our attention. When a natural disaster strikes, we keep up with what has happened in the region through various news sources, but when they leave, we leave as well. However, for the folks affected in these regions, they can't escape the day-to-day reality of the situation. Such is the case in Haiti.

Recently, Dr. Tobias Bauer of Singen,
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Added by Kevin Henry on June 7, 2010 at 9:03am — No Comments

One child explains how to get rid of plaque

Aren't kids great? Below, one child explains how to get rid of plaque. It's a great read. Do you have any anecdotes about a child's expression about the dental profession. If so, we'd love to hear it!

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Added by Kevin Henry on May 19, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Dental Economics and Levin Group need your help!

We need your help! Please take a few moments to participate in the 2010 Dental Economics/Levin Group practice survey ... http://www.zapsurvey.com/Survey.aspx?id=74fc6b90-a64a-4793-b618-e82e659dc5ec Continue

Added by Kevin Henry on May 19, 2010 at 11:08am — No Comments

Arizona dentist sentenced to prison for failing to file tax returns



I received this in the form of a press release from the IRS. As the attached note said, "It serves as a reminder that taxpayers 'fall out of the system’ for many reasons. However, willful failure to file or pay is a federal crime and may alter your life." Just something to keep in mind...


Arlan R. Turley, 61, of Gilbert, Arizona was recently sentenced in Phoenix by US District Judge Frederick Martone to 18 m

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Added by Kevin Henry on May 7, 2010 at 7:54am — No Comments

Hats off to another company making a positive impact on the environment

I recently heard about a program by Sharps Compliance Inc., that transforms discarded needles, syringes, lancets and other medical waste into a new product called PELLA-DRX™ – which is used in the manufacture of many types of resources including cement, vital to everything from homes to highways to high-rise buildings. I was pretty impressed with the video, and encourage you to check it out… Continue

Added by Kevin Henry on May 4, 2010 at 2:55pm — No Comments

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