Howard S. Glazer

Oct 30, 2024 | oralhealthgroup.com | Howard S. Glazer

Staff shortages seems to be a universal problem for dentists. Initially we blamed the pandemic. However, time has passed, and we need to look to ourselves for a solution because maybe we are at fault. Far too often I have heard from chairside assistants that they feel undervalued, and it seems their job purely involves “sucking spit!” Shame on the doctor who has hired these individuals and made their worth akin to a saliva ejector.

Oct 17, 2024 | dentaleconomics.com | Howard S. Glazer

The Butterfly MatrixUntil recently, we have relied on either Teflon tape or various celluloid strips when performing anterior tooth restorations. But now, the Butterfly Matrix can be used to facilitate tooth isolation for class III and class IV restorations-as well as isolation during the preparation and cementation of anterior veneers and crowns. Dr. Jacobson's clear strips are pliable, soft, and can easily slip through contact points and adapt to the tooth contours.

Jul 29, 2024 | oralhealthgroup.com | Howard S. Glazer

It is often said that being a dentist is a commitment to life-long learning…i.e. your education doesn’t stop when someone hands you a diploma at graduation. With the readers’ permission, I would like to amend that thought as follows: Upon retirement from practice, your obligation to educate extends to mentoring those who follow. Webster’s dictionary cites the definition of doctor to include “a learned or authoritative teacher.” I believe that obligation is ours forever.

Apr 25, 2024 | dentaleconomics.com | Mark Kravietz |Ty Ramsey |Natalie Haggard |Howard S. Glazer

Financial preparednessOne of the foremost considerations in retirement planning for dentists is ensuring financial stability. Many practitioners invest significant resources into building and maintaining their practices, making it imperative to have a robust financial plan for retirement. This includes a comprehensive understanding of personal and practice finances, evaluation of potential sources of income during retirement, and exploration of investment opportunities.

Apr 25, 2024 | dentaleconomics.com | Adrian Lefler |Mark Kravietz |Howard S. Glazer

Creating a dental website that captivates, informs, and converts visitors into patients is an art form. As patients increasingly turn to Google searches to find services, your dental practice's site must be esthetically pleasing, highly functional, and optimized for search engines. How can you use your online presence to differentiate your practice from competitors?