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News From The Wealthy Dentist #102: June 25, 2008
Editorial: Jim Du Molin
Dental Practice Facilities: Is Bigger Really Always Better?
A Washington state dentist has set his
sights on building a dental practice so large that he's nicknamed
it the "Disneyland of dentistry."
The facility will
delight children with games and giant sculptures
of prehistoric animals, while adults will be able to enjoy free Internet
access and deluxe coffee drinks. His business model focuses on treating lots
of patients (many of them low-income) with lots of tooth decay.
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Survey Results: Favorite Treatment Options
Dentists Love Cosmetic Dentistry Best of All
In
our most recent survey, we asked dentists about their favorite treatment
options. Cosmetic dentistry was the clear winner, pulling in over
one-third of the total vote (and one-half of the general dentist vote).
Specialists, on the other hand, voiced a clear preference for dental implants.
While a quarter of urban dentists like Invisalign, rural dentists do not feel
the same way.
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State and Local Dental Associations
A Grand Political Battle in New York State
The New York Times is reporting on a political battle between rival dental societies.
On the one side, we have the NY State Dental Association. On the other side is a
Manhattan-based local society that's fighting for its very survival. A bill now
in Albany could let the state group eliminate the local group entirely. So why
is this such a big deal? Not surprisingly, the answer is financial.
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What's on My Bookshelf
Brand New by Nancy Koehn
How Entrepreneurs Earned Consumers' Trust from Wedgwood to Dell
What does it take to turn a brand into a household name? Author Koehn explores
famous entrepreneurs from Estee Lauder to Henry Heinz, Josiah Wedgewood to
Michael Dell. She finds the brands all exploded during times of change, becoming
names that inspire trust in their customers.
Want to get the book?
Also in the News...
- Dentist Accused of Causing Man's Death
- Grand Rapids: First City to Embrace Fluoride Now Questions Use
- Canadian Dentist Tests Positive for Hepatitis B; 1400 Patients to Be Informed
- Australian Dentist Cleared of Manslaughter Charges; Patient's Death Blamed on Training Gaps
- Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Staff at Canadian Dental Practice
- The Spoof: President Bush's Dentist Moves 5 Miles off the Virginia Coast (Satire)
Previous Surveys...
- Two Out of Three Dentists Would Recommend a Dental Career
- Specialists Usually Refer Patients Back, Report Dentists
- Dentists Most Concerned about Lead in Dental Work
- Majority of Dentist Respondents Have Owned a Sports Car
- Dentists Worried About Bisphenol-A in Composite and Sealants
- Dentists Eager to Organize Against Insurance Companies
Previous Editorial Highlights...
- Are Dentists Liable for Lead in Dental Products?
- FDA Finally Takes a Stand on Mercury... Sort Of
- Dental News Highlights: From the Hilarious to the Humiliating
- US Government Gets a "D" for Handling of Lead in Dental Products
- ADA Left Holding the Bag as Government Remains Mum on Lead Scandal
- The Gap Between Dentists and Dental Labs
