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The Things We Can Do To Teeth!
Posted May 9th, 2012 by 6monthsmiles under Clinical Information
By Ryan Swain DMD
We are able to prep teeth, remove the pulps of teeth, replace missing teeth, scale teeth, remineralize teeth, remove teeth, repair teeth and some dentists involved in research are even able to grow teeth! But, an ability that is lacking for most is the ability to...
3 Shifts to Take Control of Your Practice
Posted April 12th, 2012 by 6monthsmiles under Leadership
By Ryan Swain DMD
You most likely pay your team members at the same hourly rate each week, but the performance of some team members undoubtedly fluctuates from week to week. Is this fair? Is this what you want? I would answer with a resounding NO to both of these...
Set the Captives Free!
Posted March 16th, 2012 by 6monthsmiles under Leadership
By Ryan Swain DMD
You’re probably stressed while running your dental practice. Whether you are an owner or an associate, the way you lead your team can greatly affect the amount of stress you feel from day to day. Many dentists that I talk to are overwhelmed with trying to...
An Office of “Truth Tellers”
Posted January 16th, 2012 by 6monthsmiles under Leadership
By Dr. Ryan Swain
“There’s infighting within my team!” “I can’t seem to motivate my staff!” “I have a moody employee whose moods affect the whole office!” “I get tired of all the gossip in the office!”
Do any of these concerns seem familiar to you?
Every dental office has its own...
Short Term Ortho for the Restorative Dentist
Posted November 30th, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Six Month Smiles
By Dr. Ryan Swain
Short Term Orthodontics (STO) is typically thought of as a cosmetic procedure. Similar to treatment with aligners, most patients pursue STO primarily for cosmetic reasons, but changes to tooth position can greatly benefit function and help to preserve tooth structure and TMJ integrity. For these reasons,...
I Say Jump!
Posted November 10th, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Uncategorized
By Ryan Swain DMD
At our monthly Six Month Smiles seminars, I get the opportunity to meet and talk with many different types of dentists from around the world. I’m able to glean a lot from these conversations, and it gives me the ability to clearly see what separates the...
Breaking Through Occlusion Confusion
Posted September 30th, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Uncategorized
By Ryan Swain DMD
Occlusion is a topic that is seemingly shrouded in mystery and oftentimes challenging to discuss. It’s like discussing politics or religion; many people have strong beliefs while others don’t even believe in it at all. It seems that the topic of occlusion has challenged many dentists...
Three Critical Steps that will “Change the Game”
Posted September 30th, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Leadership
By Ryan Swain DMD
Imagine playing football on a field with no end zones, no yard markers and no scoreboard. It wouldn’t be much of a game. Your football team would run plays but would never know if they were succeeding or failing. When you were finished playing you wouldn’t...
The Disease of “Crooked Teeth”
Posted August 3rd, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Six Month Smiles
By Ryan Swain DMD
There’s a common myth in the dental world that says cosmetic dental procedures are the first ones to decline in a recession. The opposite is actually true. As dental professionals, we know that the following topics of conversation become more difficult when money is tight:
“This molar...
What Happens When You Add Nano Hydroxyapatit
Posted July 19th, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Clinical Information
Dr. Ryan Swain catches up with Dr. Kim Kutsch
CariFree has recently launched two new products, HA Nano Gel and pHluorigel HA Nano, the first in a new generation of patent pending nano hydroxyapatite remineralization technology. These gels are combining bioavailable nano hydroxyapatite crystallites with unique pH+ technology and xylitol,...