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Let’s talk about that sinking feeling. You’ve just spent 20 minutes creating a magnificent Class II composite. The anatomy is a work …

Are you an associate dentist feeling frustrated, stagnant, or on the verge of burnout? Do you feel like you’re not achieving the …

Let’s be honest: not many dentists truly love doing fillings. They are a massive and necessary part of our daily work, but they can …

Let’s be honest. You know exactly who this is for. The patient whose name on the schedule makes your stomach drop. The …

If you’re an associate dreaming of ownership, or a current owner who feels stuck, overworked, and underpaid, this is for you. I’m …

Let’s be honest. For too many of us, the passion for dentistry has faded. It’s become a job we endure, not a …

For decades, we’ve waged a singular war against sugar. We’ve told our patients that if they just brush, floss, and avoid sweets, …

You know the feeling. You start the day with a perfectly blocked, productive schedule and a sense of optimism. Then, reality hits. …

You’re in the middle of a complex procedure, completely in the zone, and then you feel it: the tap on your shoulder. “Doctor, …

Let’s be honest about the morning huddle. If you’ve ever spent 20 minutes talking about which patient likes which pillow or someone’s …

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