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 Bill Brown, DDS
Bob Frazer, DDS
Doug Young, MBA
Mary Osborne, RDH
Mike Schuster, DDS
Paul Henny, DDS
Rich Fogoros, MD
Rich Green DDS, MBA
Cliff Katz, DDS, Ph.D
Deb Castillo, BA
Kirk Behrendt, BS
Greg Tarantola, DDS
Doug Reese, MBA
Joan Unterschuetz, M.S.
Paul Sletten, BS
Charlie O'Leary, Ph.D
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Dental Master's Articles
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Learn timeless wisdom from the dental masters.
To thrive, each dentist must learn the timeless wisdom and perennial philosophy that has been passed down to each generation of dentists. These articles pass down the timeless wisdom and perennial philosophy by the master dentists - L.D. Pankey, Harold Wirth, Bob Barkley, Henry Tanner and master psychologists - Carl Rogers, Art Combs. Their work has influenced generations of dentists to become better dental practitioners (and wizards). Go to: Classic articles by the wizards of dentistry, consulting and psychology for articles by Bob Frazer, Mike Schuster, Rich Green, Lynn Carlisle, Doug Young and more. Sign up for the free ISOC Bulletin - UR corner of this page
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On Becoming a Humanistic Dentist - Part II
Robert F Barkley, DDS
In Part II, Bob Barkley discusses the philosophical foundations of his approach to developing an effective, humanistic, pedodontic recall program. He uses the pedodontic recall program as an example of how he applies humanistic approaches in his practice. This includes his radical statement: "The health of the office-child relationship must be nurtured and developed, and is more important than the health of the child at any given point." . . .
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On Becoming a Humanistic Dentist - Part I
Robert F Barkley, DDS
Many obstacles to effective change in dentistry (me included) are now identified. Our present knowledge could launch a new and sustained growth in the aspiration and skills of the dentist and staff. I want to share some of my thoughts about our progress, the problems which confront us and possible modes of resolution. . . .
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A Preventive Philosophy of Restorative Dentistry.
By Robert F. Barkley, D.D.S.
Another in a series of the 30th year Barkley memorial series. For the active restorative dental practice, an aggressive, well-planned program of preventive dentistry is a godsend. Aside from the obvious need to get mouths healthy before treatment - and to keep them that way later - dental disease control can remove the element of urgency from the treatment program. This one step will increase patient's acceptance of high quality dentistry by a significant margin. . . .
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Bob Frazer writes about Bob Barkley
Bob Frazer, DDS
Another article in the 30th year Bob Barkley memorial series. This is the most read article published on ISOC. Have you have been disillusioned with your practice? Have you pursued higher levels of competence? Have you diagnosed and recommended treatment, only to have the patient reject your recommendations? Bob Barkley and Bob Frazer have an answer for you. . . .
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A 30th year memorial to Bob Barkley, DDS and his paradigm busting work in preventive dentistry, participative practice management, and dental education
Lynn D Carlisle, DDS
This year marks the 30th year since Bob Barkley's death at age 46 in a tragic small plane crash in west-central Illinois. During this year, "In a Spirit of Caring" is honoring Bob Barkley and his work in dentistry, by publishing or re-publishing articles he wrote. His groundbreaking work on preventive dentistry, participative dental practice management, team building, re-inventing dental education and the selection, hiring and training of team members and the selection and training of dental students still ripple in dentistry today. . . .
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Bud Ham's tribute to Bob Barkley - a unique perspective
Bud Ham, June 1, 2007
In this tribute, Bud offers a close look at Bob Barkley as a person and offers his unique insight into many of the pioneering concepts that Barkley developed. He also shares some word-for-word phrases that Barkley used in his co-diagnosis process. "In my years as a dental consultant I have been blessed with friendship with several of the giants of dentistry. Bob was a giant among giants." . . .
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4 ways + 1 to develop doctor/patient relationships
Bob Barkley, DDS and Nathan Kohn, PhD
This article is one of the first articles published by Bob Barkley that clearly defined his thinking on the "health oriented practice". "The time a patient accepts your treatment is not when he learns what you're going to do - but rather when he agrees with you philosophically on how dentistry should be approached." Ercell Miller, DDS. . . .
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Rich Green, DDS reflects on Bob Barkley's impact on him and dentistry
Rich Green, DDS, MBA
Bob Barkley revisits me as I am involved in facilitating other dentist’s growth and development. As a dentist, I am a fixer of teeth, a fixer of what is broken – not! Rather, I am a facilitator of health. I am a leader who is willing and able to influence behavior—my own and others, toward a preferred future. I am a leader who creates individualized discovery or learning moments that facilitate growth. . . .
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L.D. Pankey, DDS on dentistry as a people business
L.D. Pankey, DDS
What is it you are selling your dental patients when they walk through the door? What if we told you that it wasn’t dentistry you were selling, but something else? Sure, all of us spent years in dental school learning about the mouth, and hours in the laboratory refining our technical . . .
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Bob Barkley, DDS relates his early years in dentistry.
Bob Barkley, DDS with intro by Lynn Carlisle
Bob Barkley relates his early years in dentistry. How he set up his dental practice. His experience with Clyde Schuyler, DDS, the great occlusal teacher. His famous wind charger story. His disappointment at the early failures of his dental work. How his patients would not accept his finest and best dentistry. . . .
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