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Happy 4th of JulyHappy 4th of July
Join ISOC in enjoying the 4th of July and celebrating Independence Day and remembering why and how our nation was founded: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." From the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence. . . . keep reading >>

The importance of the Doctor-Patient relationship and why we can't have it anymore
Rich Fogoros, MD
Covert rationing - whether it is conducted under our current health care system, or under some new health care reform plan which will also fail to openly acknowledge the need to ration - demands that the doctor-patient relationship remains destroyed. So, while the doctor-patient relationship will undoubtedly be awarded a huge amount of lip service as we contemplate healthcare reform, it can never be allowed to actually flourish again. . . . keep reading >>

A Few Words From the Chair, a patient speaks to dentists - a book reviewA Few Words From the Chair, a patient speaks to dentists - a book review
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
A book about dentists from a patient's standpoint is long overdue. David Clow has written a must read book for dentists - A Few Words from the Chair, a patient speaks to dentists. I was honored when he asked me to write a foreword to the book. Here is the foreword: Patients see things differently than dentists. . . . keep reading >>

New book In a Spirit of Caring Revisited is readyNew book In a Spirit of Caring Revisited is ready
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
The new In a Spirit of Caring Revisited is ready! It is a book for dentists, team members and dental consultants to help them provide exceptional care for their dental patients and clients. The current crisis and recession is leading people to rediscover the importance of altruism and caring. This is what In a Spirit of Caring Revisted is all about. . . . keep reading >>

Going green in your dental officeGoing green in your dental office
Lynn D Carlisle, DDS
Reducing toxic waste in the environment is a hot button issue for you and most of your dental patients. Here are some tips on what you can do in your dental office and at home to reduce your toxic wastes and carbon foot print. . . . keep reading >>

The Gender Shift, the demographics of women in dentistry. What impact will it have? Part IThe Gender Shift, the demographics of women in dentistry. What impact will it have? Part I
ADA, Survey Center, Lynn D Carlisle DDS
There is a wave of women dentists surging through dentistry. ISOC is attempting to discover the impacts this wave will have on dentistry. A logical starting place is to look at the demographics of women in dentistry. This is the first of a three part series that looks at the question "Is there a difference in the way men and women practice dentistry?" . . . keep reading >>


Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July Join ISOC in enjoying the 4th of July and celebrating Independence Day and remembering why and how our nation was founded: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." From the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence. . . . keep reading >>
The importance of the Doctor-Patient relationship and why we can't have it anymore
Rich Fogoros, MD
Covert rationing - whether it is conducted under our current health care system, or under some new health care reform plan which will also fail to openly acknowledge the need to ration - demands that the doctor-patient relationship remains destroyed. So, while the doctor-patient relationship will undoubtedly be awarded a huge amount of lip service as we contemplate healthcare reform, it can never be allowed to actually flourish again. . . . keep reading >>
Pankeyisms - L.D. Pankey quotes that pass on the Pankey philosophy legacy
L.D. Pankey, DDS and Harold Wirth, DDS
Pankeyisms - L.D. Pankey quotes that pass on the Pankey philosophy legacy A wonderful collection of L.D. Pankey's famous, timeless quotes. Harold Wirth collected these over the years as he listened to L.D. Pankey present "A philosophy of the practice of dentistry". L.D. Pankey's granddaughther contacted me recently and asked for the article on Pankeyisms. . . . keep reading >>
"What does my dental insurance cover?" Kirk Behrendt as Jack Nicholson answers this common question.
Kirk Behrendt, B.S.
"What does my dental insurance cover?" Kirk Behrendt as Jack Nicholson answers this common  question. Kirk Behrendt's famous impersonation of Jack Nicholson answering "What does my dental insurance cover?" He provides a script you can use to answer this common question. Kirk is a member of the ISOC advisory board and a management consultant to dentists. . . . keep reading >>
Bill Brown's top ten most influential dentists -- Part II
Bill Brown, DDS
Bill Brown, DDS shares his personal experience and knowledge of several of the pioneers in preventive dentistry, behavioral dentistry, adhesive dentis . . . keep reading >>

Bill Brown's top ten most influential dentists -- Part I
Bill Brown, DDS
Bill Brown, DDS shares his personal experience and knowledge of several of the pioneers in preventive dentistry, behavioral dentistry, adhesive dentistry, dental ergonomics and dental instruments. Bill had the good fortune to live in a geographical area (Iowa) and at a time in which he knew many of the most . . . keep reading >>


A Few Words From the Chair, a patient speaks to dentists - a book review
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
A Few Words From the Chair, a patient speaks to dentists - a book review A book about dentists from a patient's standpoint is long overdue. David Clow has written a must read book for dentists - A Few Words from the Chair, a patient speaks to dentists. I was honored when he asked me to write a foreword to the book. Here is the foreword: Patients see things differently than dentists. . . . keep reading >>
The Pankey Institute and Seattle Study Club announce an alliance.
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
In a move bound to shake up the relationship-based advanced CE community, the Pankey Institute and Seattle Study Club (SSC) announce in a April 30 . . . keep reading >>
Some things never change - dental school admissions prerequisites
Lynn D Carlisle, DDS
Some things never change - dental school admissions prerequisites After writing In a Spirit of Caring Revisited, I had sworn off of criticising dental education because it is an exercise in futility. But, I can't pass this up. Recently, I was asked to be a mentor at a "Boys to Men" career fair for 8th grade boys. It was recommended that I bring some handouts for the students to take home. . . . keep reading >>

Protect your computers - now!
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
The latest Conficker worm/virus scare is a good reminder to protect your home and dental office computers against various nasty attacks and crashes. The computer gurus recommend that you take the following steps: . . . keep reading >>

Anatomy of a top relationship-based dental practice
Bob McBride, DDS
Anatomy of a top relationship-based dental practice When they first hear about relationship-based dentistry, many dentists think this way of practicing is impossible to create or a myth. Bob McBride DDS of Long Beach, California shares his history and creation of a relationship-based dental practice. What he has done is impressive and shows what can be done in developing a r/b practice. . . . keep reading >>

New free benefits added to In a Spirit of Caring
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
Concerned about the recession and your dental practice? To help new and current members save money and navigate the recession, In a Spirit of Caring has added these free (to members) benefits: . . . keep reading >>

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