All That Glitters

By: Larry Cohen

Want proof that dentistry’s best days lie ahead? Check out this 1960s survey of what dentists were buying, back when gold and artificial teeth ruled. [caption id="attachment_343" align="alignleft" width="150"] LARRY COHEN, Benco Dental’s chairman and chief customer advocate, has over the past half-century collected ...

A Decade of Lucy Hobbs

By: Incisal Edge

WHEN WE FOUNDED the Lucy Hobbs Project in 2013, we were confident it would take on a life of its own. We didn’t envision that it would be embraced by Hollywood A-listers and award-winning TV news stars. That’s a testament to you and the more than 10,000 members, boosters and honorees who have made the Lucy Hobbs ...

10th Annual Lucy Hobbs Awards

By: Megan Sobieski

Time races along. This issue marks a clean decade since the debut of the Lucy Hobbs Awards in 2013—a project initiated to honor and celebrate the varied contributions of women in dentistry. This year’s honorees, just like their predecessors, are setting new standards in clinical care, innovation, mentoring and ...

Truth, Trust, Transformation

By: Ed Kobesky

Communication is crucial when transitioning to fee-for-service. Dr. Elizabeth DiBona talks about her decision—and how she created an effective, empathetic video message that’s a blueprint for like-minded practices. WE SPEND AN incredible amount of time bending to what insurance wants us to do or maximizing insurance ...

Musical Chairs

By: Incisal Edge

Is it better to present treatment plans chairside or in a dedicated consultation room? No matter which you think you prefer, a recession could have you singing a different tune. [caption id="attachment_497850" align="alignleft" width="150"] MELISSA SPRAU, NCIDQ manages Benco Dental’s team of CenterPoint designers. A ...

Precision Experience

By: Ed Kobesky

When it came time to rebrand his practice, Chicago-area endodontist Dr. Patrick Fitzgerald’s vision was crystal clear—and the result, impeccable. BUYING TWO legacy practices and transforming them into something uniquely yours would be a challenge under any circumstances. Dr. Patrick Fitzgerald had already accomplished ...

Educate, Inspire, Empower

By: Ed Kobesky

The first dental school scholarship offered through the United Negro College Fund has a remarkable namesake, strong support and big ambitions. ALTHOUGH DIVERSITY in dentistry has been increasing over the last 15 years, according to the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, “the racial mix of the dentist ...

One of a Kind

By: Elizabeth Dilts

It’s safe to say dentistry has never seen anyone like Dr. Anne Koch, a renowned endodontist who was recruited to play pro baseball, spent time as a model in Japan, founded a successful clinical department at Harvard... And, at age 63, transitioned from a man to a woman. That last experience led to initial ostracism—but ...

Human Touch

By: Ed Kobesky

Can inanimate objects like cabinetry impart genuine empathy to health care environments? “IF THE SYSTEM makes the caregiver more effective, the patient will do better.” That’s a philosophy renowned designer Gianfranco Zaccai brings to health care, and it helped drive the creation of Compass cabinetry from Herman ...

Picture-Perfect Perio

By: Ed Kobesky

In bustling Austin, Texas, a married duo of doctors created a home for their periodontic practice that just feels right: bright, open, welcoming and precisely attuned to patients and team alike. IF YOU’RE A SPECIALIST who’s busy, perhaps even overextended, you already know how it feels. If not, picture this: ...
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