Sunday, October 12, 2025

Why is preventive dentistry under emphasized by most dentists?

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 Patient education and follow ups really are often needed to make sure recommended changes are followed through by our patients are not real...
Sunday, September 28, 2025

Have you given any thought to....?

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 Often young dentists are afraid of treatment planning 'ideal' dentistry because they are afraid their patients will reject more exp...
Saturday, August 30, 2025

Fast Food dentistry vs "Fine" dentistry?

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  Most people understand the difference between going to a fast food restaurant vs going to a Michellin rated food establishment.   They bot...
Tuesday, August 19, 2025

A Stitch in time saves nine?

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 I have been practicing for over 45 years and have worn many hats over the years. I have been a general dentist, a cosmetic dentist, a preve...
Saturday, July 19, 2025

Do you accept Aetna dental insurance?

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 Close to two years ago, my son David joined Aetna PPO. Almost immediately Aetna started incorrectly processing claims for my own patients a...
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Why is my denture loose???

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Some Patients may  have shrinkage of their jaw bone(s) after the denture was inserted and experience lack of seal. While bone resorption may...
Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Everythings coming up Roses and daffodils?

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 Even though I work hard to do excellent work and send my dental Labs clear impressions, not every lab fabricated restoration fits well in a...
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

How do you handle referring cases to a specialist?

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 As I have written before I participate in three Spear Study Clubs. Each club consists of a mix of general dentists and specialists. Because...
Saturday, April 12, 2025

What Is Silver Diamine Fluoride?

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Silver Diamide Fluoride (SDF) is an FDA and ADA (American Dental Association) approved clear topical liquid that is used to treat cavities. ...
Monday, April 07, 2025

Why are there so many Manhattan dental offices available?

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  Ever since the 2020 Pandemic, commercial realestate in our neighborhood has not been doing well. There are a lot of office space available...
Thursday, April 03, 2025

How are you taking impressions for crown and bridge in your dental practice?

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 At the moment we are taking impressions two different ways. The traditional way is still valid and involves using elastomeric impression ma...
Sunday, March 30, 2025

How to market a dental practice in 2025?

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  It used to be said that word of mouth was the best way to market a dental practice. It's sort of true now as well, but a little differ...
Thursday, March 27, 2025

Will AI Replace Dentists anytime soon?

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I have been reading a lot about Artificial Intelligence impacting all sorts of professions. I found this quote byf Bill Gates on a website ...
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Are you still teaching at NYU?

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  This April I will celebrate my 72nd birthday. I feel truly fortunate to still be active in my dental practice, three Spear Study Clubs and...
Sunday, March 23, 2025

Do you take the new NY State mandated Child abuse course?

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  I took a course offered by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services  last weekend. It was supposed to take two hrs to com...