The Paradigm Shift Expanded: Part 2

Two Fundamentals That Make the Difference I would be remiss if I didn’t at the very least emphasize a fundamental that I believe that the periodontist can and should strive for, and that is full diagnosis and sequential treatment planning. There is, in my...

The Paradigm Shift Expanded: Part 1

A Way of Playing a Winning Game   Each of us has his or her own parameters for treatment. I have mine. You have yours. And as long as we are successful at restoring the patient to full function, desired cosmetics, and a healthy dentition, we are helping patients...

The Paradigm Shift Expanded

Introduction The Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Periodontal Diseases, which Dr. Michael Rethman inspired, was published well over ten years ago by Dr. Kenneth Krebs and Dr. Donald Clem and was our declaration of how the patients who need us most can be...

Weekly Tip: Communication Center

Communication Center Dr. Lee Sheldon In the Hubband Management System a lot is talked about written communication. Written communication is really important. If the communication is written, then there are no confusions. Well, if we write that communication, then...

Weekly Tip: Staff Member’s Anniversary

There is a particular date in your staff member’s lives that is very important to them, much more important than I ever realized. You know what that date is? It’s the anniversary of employment. The anniversary of employment makes a big deal to the staff...