Bryan D. Springer

Dec 29, 2023 | dentaleconomics.com | Daniel Richards |Ryan Mingus |Gordon J. Christensen |Bryan D. Springer

I recently went on a family vacation that began with a long commercial flight. Powered flight has always fascinated me; it’s something we often take for granted but continues to be a marvel of the modern age. The four key forces necessary for powered flight are thrust, drag, lift, and weight.1 Balancing and controlling these elements are what allow a plane to travel thousands of miles and predictably arrive safely, time and time again.

Dec 28, 2023 | dentaleconomics.com | Daniel Richards |Gordon J. Christensen |Bryan D. Springer |Ryan Mingus

154742193 © Pop Nukoonrat | Dreamstime.comMoney2023 market recap and trends to watch for in 2024After a slow 2022, we experienced some normalization in dental mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2023. Here are the trends that will impact 2024. Significant portion of buy-side remains “pencils down”As much as 40% of the buy-side went pencils down on M&A in the second half of 2022 and remained that way through the first half of 2023.

Dec 27, 2023 | dentaleconomics.com | Gordon J. Christensen |Bryan D. Springer |Benjamin Tuinei |Gary Kadi

Each month, Dr. Gordon Christensen answers a question from readers about everyday dentistry. Q: Since zirconia indirect restorations have become the most frequently placed crown type, I have had significant challenges with occlusion. Most of the zirconia crowns I receive from several labs are made of “esthetic” zirconia, and I understand these crowns are weaker than the original zirconia formulation that was introduced into dentistry.

Dec 22, 2023 | dentaleconomics.com | Benjamin Tuinei |Bryan D. Springer |Gary Kadi |Howard S. Glazer

The Saga of Erik the Red, written in the 13th century, depicts a story of Old Norse Vikings exploring the land we now call North America. History tells us that Vikings were one of the fiercest cultures to exist with their presence creating a lasting impact between the 8th and 11th centuries.1 With celebrated stories of Odin, Freda, Thor, and many other characters that entertain us through Marvel and Disney productions, Vikings have a place in recent history that the world both loves and respects.

Jun 2, 2023 | arthroplastyjournal.org | Timothy Waters |Matthew Cole |Bryan D. Springer

KeywordshiparthroplastysmokingsmokelesstobaccoGet full text accessLog in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References1. Caylak, R. ∙ Ors, C. ∙ Togrul, E. Minimum 10-year results of cementless ceramic-on-ceramic total hip arthroplasty performed with transverse subtrochanteric osteotomy in Crowe type IV hipsJ Arthroplasty. 2021; 36:3519-35262. Kurtz, S. ∙ Ong, K. ∙ Lau, E. ...