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Each generation of dentists builds on the shoulders of the giants that have preceeded them. Bob Barkley, L.D. Pankey, Harold Wirth, Loren Miller, Henry Tanner and others are the giants from whom these mavens of dentistry have learned. These mavens are: Rich Green, Bob Frazer, Wilson Southam, Doug Young, Lynn Carlisle, Mary Osborne, and others.

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Listening as a Part of Healing
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
Listening as a Part of Healing This is the article that was the genesis of my book In a Spirit of Caring. It originally appeared in the Journal of the Institute for Behavioral Research and in Healing Currents in 1986 and 1987. Recently, Bob Frazer requested a reprint of this article for his clients. He said he had copied it so much it was no longer legible. After a short search, I discovered it in my Word documents - not on ISOC. It is still valid 25 years later, so I am posting it on ISOC. . . . keep reading >>
Thoughts on Bob Barkley's article, "On Becoming a Humanistic Dentist"
William T. Brown, DDS 10/16/2009
Thoughts on Bob Barkley's article, "On Becoming a Humanistic Dentist" An up close and personal account of Bob Barkley by Bill Brown. Bill was blessed to be an early student of Bob Barkley. "Bob Barkley was the most powerful, positive and life-changing person in my professional life. In my opinion, Bob Barkley transformed dentistry in more profound ways than any one individual." . . . keep reading >>
Integrity, Capitalism, Greed and dental health care providers
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
What are the strengths and weaknesses of our capitalistic system as it relates to health care and dental practices? This article generated many requests for permission by ISOC members to send it to colleagues. It appeared first in the ISOC Bulletin in November of 2004. . . . keep reading >>
Reflections on "The Hardy Dentist" Series: The Challenge
Cliff Katz, DDS, PhD
Reflections on "The Hardy Dentist" Series: The Challenge Cliff Katz, DDS, PhD looks back 25 years later on his remarkable "Hardy Dentist" series on stress, dentistry and the perceptions of dentists. "The process of re-examining my own work after all these years has been gratifying and disturbing at the same time. Here are a few of my thoughts:" . . . keep reading >>
How to Become a Hardy Dentist
Cliff Katz, DDS, PhD
How to Become a Hardy Dentist In the first part of this series, Cliff Katz introduced the concept of the Hardy personality and the relationship between Hardiness and the perceived stress, symptomatology and career satisfaction experienced by practicing dentists and other occupational groups. The second article continued that discussion with the intent of probing deeper into the concept of Hardiness and its relevance to dentists. This article tells you how you can become a hardy dentist. . . . keep reading >>
A Closer Look at the Hardy Dentist - from the In Search of the Hardy Dentist series
Cliff. Katz DDS, PhD
A Closer Look at the Hardy Dentist - from the In Search of the Hardy Dentist series Stress, dentistry and dentists. These are challenging times to be a dentist. Team, time, family, financial, technical, and societal challenges confront us. It takes a major dose of hardiness to meet all these stressors. Cliff Katz wrote this classic series "In Search of the Hardy Dentist" on stress and dentistry over 25 years ago. It is more relevant now than it was then. . . . keep reading >>
The Exceptional Dental Practice - Chapter 3 - Know Yourself
Bill Lockard, DDS
The Exceptional Dental Practice - Chapter 3 - Know Yourself Becoming an exceptional dentist starts with knowing yourself. Bill Lockard's Chapter on Knowing Yourself offers guidelines on this perpetual journey for dentists. "Know thyself is carved above the entrance to the Delphic Oracle. Philosophers throughout the ages believed self-knowledge was essential for happiness." . . . keep reading >>
Staying in the Question - the most powerful dental patient communication tool you can use - Part I.
Mary Osborne, RDH
Staying in the Question - the most powerful dental patient communication tool you can use - Part I. Staying in the question is perhaps the most powerful dental communication tool you can develop. The concept is simple, and the effects are profound. . . . keep reading >>
Transform your dental exams - Part I
Lynn Carlisle
Transform your dental exams - Part I The key to developing the health-centered, relationship-based practice. The new patient experience sets the stage for all that follows in the h/c relationship-based practice. Your dental examination process is the foundation you build a h/c relationship-based practice upon. When you implement it, everything is transformed in your practice. It is a profound change for most dentists. . . . keep reading >>
Happy dentists thrive. Discover the four centers or ways of practicing dentistry.
Lynn D Carlisle, DDS
Happy dentists thrive. Discover the four centers or ways of practicing dentistry. The right fit. Do you know what makes you happiest practicing dentistry? Do you know that there are 4 different ways of practicing dentistry? Do you know which center or way of practicing fits for you? Do you know your strengths or weaknesses as a dentist. Read this article to decide. . . . keep reading >>
The role of spirit in dentistry.
Lynn Carlisle, DDS
We can get so wrapped up in dental practice management, team building, behavioral dentistry and the technical side of dentistry that we forget about the higher spiritual aspects of dentistry. . . . keep reading >>
A breakthrough hiring process for dental practices in selecting a new team member
Doug & Marlyn Young
A breakthrough hiring process for dental practices in selecting a new team member Finding the right person when selecting and hiring a new team member for your dental practice is one of the biggest challenges a dentist faces. It can make or break your enjoyment of practicing dentistry. . . . keep reading >>
Mastering leadership for the dental professional
Doug and Marlyn Young
“The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers.” This insight from Max DePree rings true for me. What is it that enables a dentist as leader to enlist commitment and supp . . . keep reading >>
What holistic health and its cousin wellness mean to dentistry
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
A classic article on the philosophy assumptions of holistic health and wellness in dentistry. How to overcome the challenges of implementing holistic health and wellness in your dental practice. . . . keep reading >>
Dentists Who Get Results: "The Extraordinary Power of Emotional Intelligence" Part IV
Bob Frazer, DDS
Dentists Who Get Results: "The Extraordinary Power of Emotional Intelligence" Part IV Your moods as a dentist impact the bottom line of your dental practice. Bob Frazer, DDS examines why being "emotionally intelligent" is foundational to your success and fulfillment as a dentist. . . . keep reading >>
Dentists Who Get Results - "The Extraordinary Power of Emotional Intelligence" Part III
Bob Frazer, DDS
Dentists Who Get Results - "The Extraordinary Power of Emotional Intelligence" Part III Artful dental leaders are attuned to the emotional undertones of their patients and team members. They sense then express those undertones. . . . keep reading >>
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