The Problem With Mentors
I’ve had more than a couple over my short career and I’ve learned a tremendous amount from those willing to share their wisdom and knowledge. I appreciate the people who took the time and ...
Take The Braces Off… Then Put Them Back On!
Taking braces off is not a big deal. Neither is putting them on. With some focus, practice and intention, you and your team can do either of these procedures well south of the 30-minute mark. Seriousl...
Keep Personal Email Personal
I’ve had this topic come up in conversation several times of late and I have to admit I hadn’t considered it at all before, but allowing employees to use personal email for business corres...
R.I.P
There is no denying it. The profession is dying. The world is changing and the rate of change is increasing all the time. I was in KC Friday talking to a great group of orthodontists and Dr. Clarence ...
Do You Write ALL These Blog Posts, Ben?
I get this question all the time and I find it fascinating for several reasons: 1) That such a high percentage of orthodontists ask me this question and are deadly serious. 2) From what I can tell, th...
Real Doctors?
Real doctors look at patient history as well as the reported and apparent symptoms and then diagnose to the best of their ability and recommend a treatment plan. Hairdressers, cosmeticians and nail t...
Should I Specialize? Piece on DrBicuspid
I had an interesting conversation with a third year dental student via messenger a couple weeks ago, the contents of which ended up on DrBicuspid. I think you’ll find the conversation interesti...
Sharpies Have No Place In The Mouth
If you use and re-use a Sharpie marker or a wax pencil to mark wires for detail bends YOU ARE WRONG. There is no way around it and all the weak rationalizations of the “self sterilizing” a...
UFOs Are Afraid Of Cell Phone Cameras
When I was a kid in the 1970s, UFOs were all the rage. Sightings occurred regularly and everyone had a theory as to what the visitors wanted and how they would either elevate or destroy humanity. So w...
Don’t Judge Past Actions With Current Knowledge
I know it’s tempting but you can’t do it if you want to maintain your self worth and sanity. I’m as bad as anyone to beat myself up over the multitude of stupid mistakes and missed o...