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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Anatomy of a top relationship-based dental practice
Bob McBride, DDS
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. . . .
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Going 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. . . .
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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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The “new wellness revolution” and its impact on your dental practice profitability, dentistry and health care
Lynn D Carlisle, DDS, May 18, 2007
As a dentist, consultant or team member, this is one of those books that you need to read to understand the profound changes that are going on in the health care and wellness industry. If you are not aware of these changes and do not plan for them, you could be blind-sided by the wellness revolution’s impact on your dental or consulting practice. If you plan for them and integrate wellness into your dental practice you can be a part of the trillion dollar wellness industry. . . .
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Power breathing
Lynn D Carlisle, DDS
Have you noticed that the more stressed you as a dentist are or your patients are, the shallower your/their breaths become? If you want to settle down or you want to settle down your patients, both . . .
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Frazzled? How to destress.
Lynn Carlisle
Centering - A practice day can unravel and push you to your limit. You can be knocked far off center. You snap at team members, patients and when you go home you do the same to your family. . . .
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Integrity in dentistry
Ron Presswood, DDS
I have not seen another article that approaches Ron Presswod's in capturing the reasons why philosophy and integrity are so important in the practice of dentistry. With dentistry's rapid movement toward a business-centered mode, they are even more important now. . . .
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A study on dental anxiety and the dentist-patient relationship
Bertrand R. Stuart, DDS
Pain caused by treatment provided by a dentist who is perceived as caring is likely to have less psychological impact than pain from treatment by a dentist who is perceived as being cold and controlling, according to a report in a recent issue of the Journal of Dental Research. . . .
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Transform your dental exams - Part I
Lynn Carlisle
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. . . .
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