Here is another thoughtful blog from our esteemed client Dr. Don Lurie. It seems to me that every health care professional sometimes needs to take the same advice that he gives to his patients. “I suggest that we get a second opinion on this…” I have written many articles regarding the beginning of our practices…Read More→
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The Specialist and Dental Study Clubs
This is another guest post from our client Dr. Lurie. It seems to me that the need and demand for continuing education is extremely important to our profession. Obviously, so do the State Boards and licensing folks. I would like to discuss study clubs and how to gain the most value for the time and…Read More→
The Dental Specialist and Referrals
Here is another guest post from our client Dr. Lurie. We are so fortunate to have him share the wisdom he gained for five decades as a dental specialist. It seems to me that the dynamic of a specialist obtaining referrals has changed. As we have all noted, private solo practice in the specialties has…Read More→
In This Season of Thanks, This is How One Dentist Gives Back to His Community
Here is another guest blog from our client Dr. Don Lurie. It seems to me that in this season of the year, our thoughts should turn to the ideals and morals of our history, of our parents and grandparents and even of the faith that has united and nourished us. We all hear the expression…Read More→
Dental Mentoring Equals Dental Outreach
Here is another guest post from our client, Dr. Donald Lurie. It seems to me that part of the continuing attempt to refresh and recharge our enjoyment of practice is the chance to be a mentor. In these times, there is an obvious decrease in the ability to sit back and enjoy the practice of…Read More→
Dentists – Charge the Batteries and Change the Scene
Here is another guest post from our client Dr. Lurie on his “Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned”. It seems to me that in the course of practice, there comes a time to charge the batteries and change the scene. This can be both physical as well as mental (emotional). Allow me to ramble on this…Read More→
Dentist and Spouse Roles – Financially Speaking
Here is another guest blog from our client Dr. Lurie. It seems to me… the role of the wife (spouse) in a dental practice has not been discussed enough. We take it for granted that the husband and wife are on the same page, but this is not necessarily so and has cropped up in…Read More→
Lessons Learned as a Dentist – The Team of Retirement and Its Members
Here is another guest post from our client Dr. Lurie. The “Team of Retirement” includes: The Accountant. He is the Chairman of the Board. In my opinion, the doctor is on the board, but the team as a whole makes the key decisions that generate and govern the progress of the practice. He is…Read More→
Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned about Dental Office Staff Meetings
This is another guest post from our client Dr. Donald Lurie. It seems to me that staff meetings and office planning are difficult and at best, one of the areas that I disliked the most. To carry it a step further, this same planning and meeting is necessary while contemplating retirement, finances, future activities and…Read More→
Mistakes Made — Lessons Learned in Owning a Dental Practice – Dealing with Isolation
Here is a another guest blog from our client Dr. Lurie. It seems to me that there is a danger to dentistry that usually is never addressed. This pertains to isolation and lack of socialization. Dentistry by its’ very nature is singular in that the doctor practices within himself to the very best of his…Read More→