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Featured Items: "Love is the Best Medicine"
For Dental Patients And The Dental Team

A book inspired by "Chicken Soup For The Dental Soul" - called "Love Is The Best Medicine For Dental Patients And The Dental Team." And if that story didn't get you all warm and touchy about the practice of dentistry, you may want to see if you can still fog a mirror.

This brand new book is a collaboration between Don Dible and yours truly. It was launched with the blessing of the "Chicken Soup" guys - as a matter of fact, Mark Victor Hansen has written the foreword! And many of our own Richards Report readers have contributed stories. Thanks to you and many others in the dental profession, we have come up with an incredible collection of touching, meaningful, and poignant episodes on a variety of dental topics.

These are stories that will touch the heart and soul of every person in the dental profession. You'll laugh, you'll cry, but most of all, you will get a renewed vigor for dentistry, and once again, realize why we do just what we do.

Whether you're in love with the profession or totally burnt out and frustrated, Love Is The Best Medicine For Dental Patients And The Dental Team will give you an incredible boost. As a matter of fact, I would include Love Is The Best Medicine For Dental Patients And The Dental Team in my very short list of books that every single dentist, dental hygienist, and dental team member should read - the other two being Dr. Earl Estep's The Obvious Secret and Dr. Paddi Lund's Building The Happiness Centred Business. (Okay - I know that doesn't carry a lot of weight being the co-author and all!)

But there's actually much more to it than that. You see, Love Is The Best Medicine For Dental Patients And The Dental Team is written for the dental patient as well. There are no detailed clinical stories, and you won't find any mention of the Curve of Spee (one of my main criteria for a good book. Who was Spee anyway? Has anybody met this guy? And of all the things to be named after ??? - geez!!)

Anyway - the stories are all on a "dental consumer" level - and there is not one dental patient in the world that wouldn't benefit from reading this book. They will appreciate you and your office much more - and they will truly treasure their dental health.

And let's not forget the potential dental patient.

Getting Love Is The Best Medicine For Dental Patients And The Dental Team into their hands could actually change their lives forever! So what should you do with this book? Here are my suggestions.

It's a great gift for referrals, apologies for running late, etc.. I'm tellin' ya' - people eat up these kinds of books, and you'll see how magical this one is.

We really did not want to get involved in the retail distribution of a book (translation = lots of work, little profit), but as co-author, I believe so strongly in Love Is The Best Medicine For Dental Patients And The Dental Team that we have agreed to become a distributor. Each copy is $14.95 plus shipping, but if you buy a case, they drop down to just $9.95 each.

Look - we really are reluctant retailers, so I'm not gonna be pushy, but this truly is a fantastic book for every dentist, team member, patient, and potential patient.

Please utilize the graphic links at the top right to enter the Madow Book Store.

Building the Happiness-Centered Business

Avoid things such as "Murphy's Law," (who was Murphy anyway?) T.G.I.F., or anything else that demeans whatever you are doing. Stop and think for awhile about what we and others around us casually yet constantly throw into conversations. There is an incredible amount of negativity everywhere!

Gossiping, saying bad things about people, assuming the worst, phrases like "two more hours to go," -these do nothing except make you feel bad about whatever is going on around you. Use positive conversation; it's empowering!

Well, there you have them -the eight "Performance Standards" of Dr. Paddi Lund's Courtesy System. At first glance this may seem trite and even silly, but that is the real beauty of the thing. The roles ARE simple. They are just common logic, human kindness, and a large touch of civility. And they work like crazy! !

I don't think it would be too bold to suggest that if you abide by the standards of the Courtesy System, your office will be a much more pleasant place for all, your patients will notice the difference, and your production will even go up! Abide by them in your personal life, and watch the changes in your temperament, patience, and attitude. It's really incredible.

Of course I would like to thank Dr. Paddi Lund and Fletcher Potanin of Solutions Press (both of Brisbane, Australia) for their kind permission to write so freely about Paddi's Courtesy System. This is just a touch of what you will find in Paddi's fabulous book, Building The Happiness Centred Business. The subtitle of this book is a great description of the content: "How you can find happiness in your business and reap all of the rewards that it brings, including increased profits, by following in the footsteps of a crazy dentist."

If you would like to purchase this fantastic book, we have saved you the time and expense of having your copy shipped from Australia by becoming one of the North American distributors.

Feel free to enter the Madow Book Store by clicking on one of the graphic links on the top right.

<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"><STRONG>Antibiotic Prophylaxis In Dentistry with Dr. Leslie Fang</STRONG> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> Dr. Fang, a Harvard trained physician and chief at Mass. General Hospital, explains everything you need to know about antibiotic prophylaxis. Recommendations have changed, and it is the dentist’s – not the physician’s – responsibility to prescribe and treat to the standard of care. In this interview, Dr. Fang clearly and precisely explains many different conditions and the type of antibiotic regimen required. He also gives protocols for typical scenarios such as a patient that forgets to premedicate, a patient that isn’t sure what type of disease they have, drug allergies, and more. This interview has been called a “must have” by a leading dental publication! </DIV>

<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"><STRONG>Brand New Pearls For Your Practice by Dr. Joe Blaes</STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> In this 2003 update, Dr. Blaes reviews the hottest materials and techniques on the market today. As editor of Dental Economics, Dr. Blaes gets to try out all the goodies before they come to market, and really separates the “gotta haves” from the “avoid at all costs!” In this interview Dr. Blaes tackles new soft tissue treatment, the best and easiest in cements, the latest adhesives, digital cameras, bonding techniques, and much more!! </DIV>

<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"><STRONG>Urgent HIPAA News with Dr. Paul Bornstein</STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> Still confused about HIPAA? Well one thing’s for sure – it’s here to stay! The nation’s leading expert on HIPAA in dentistry clears up all the confusion and dispels many of the HIPAA rumors. Stop worrying about the “HIPAA Police,” and get the scoop from the real experts!! </DIV>

<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"><STRONG>Drop Dead Gorgeous Dentures with Dr. Charles Barotz</STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> Most dentists dislike dentures because of the poor patient satisfaction, the tedious work involved, and the poor compensation even for a job well done. Well, Dr. Charles Barotz is about to change all of that! He will show you that dentures are truly a “sleeping giant” in dentistry, and can be used to propel your practice into the stratosphere. The key of course, is making an extremely high quality denture and being very well paid for it. In this incredible tape, Charles dispels myth after myth, and shows how to make dentures the key factor to burst your practice into the stratosphere. You’ve got to hear it to believe it!!! </DIV>

<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"><STRONG>Occlusion In Every Day Practice with Dr. Clayton Chan</STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> Knowledge of occlusion is one of the most confusing things we encounter as dentists. Yet without it, you really are practicing in the dark. In this fascinating interview, Dr. Chan simplifies occlusion and lets you incorporate your newly learned techniques into practice immediately. Proper occlusion and function leads to more successful cases and happier patients, and Dr. Chan’s extensive knowledge and contagious enthusiasm will get you on the road to understanding this complex topic better than ever before! </DIV>

<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"><STRONG>Knowing What To Do with Darrell Cain</STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> What good is working so hard in dentistry if you can’t keep what you earn and retire comfortably when you want? Frustrated with all of the crazy investment advice we are given as dentists? What is the right answer for you – the stock market, T-bills, mutual funds, or just burying cash under your mattress? Should your office have a retirement plan for you and the staff? Which is the right one? Darrell Cain is the nation’s top investment counselor specializing in dentists – so he not only understands financial matters, but can relate to you and your practice. He will show you why “Knowing What to Do” is the most important thing of all. This tape could change your life! What are you waiting for?? </DIV>

<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"><STRONG>Workplace Protection For Dentists with Douglass Lodmell</STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> No question about it – lawsuits against professional are increasing like crazy, and even though you have insurance, just one suit could wipe out all of your hard earned assets! “Deep pocketed” health professionals are constantly targeted for harassment, discrimination, unfair termination, and all other kinds of frivolous lawsuits – whether they did anything wrong or not! And the scary part is, your current insurance probably does not protect you! Find out what you need to know in this candid interview with “The Doctor’s Lawyer” – Douglass Lodmell – and protect yourself once and for all. </DIV>

<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"><STRONG>Sedation Dentistry with Dr. Michael Silverman</STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> Ever want to give your nervous patients a little something to just “take the edge off,” but you weren’t sure exactly what to do? How about doing a large case under a slightly deeper sedation to relax the patient and make you look like a hero? Sedation dentistry – everything from treating anxious patients to the real “dental phobics” is not just a fantastic service, but a practice builder! Plus, anxious patients that you can make happy become the greatest referral patients as well! Listen to this tape today – treat an anxious patient tomorrow!! </DIV>

<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"><STRONG>The Insurance Exorcist with Bill Rossi</STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"> Thinking about getting insurance out of your practice for good? Want to drop just a few of the “plans?” Having trouble selecting the good, the bad , and the ugly when it comes to insurance plans? Bill Rossi, President of Advanced Practice Management, will help you decide which plans are worth keeping and which ones to ditch. But more than that, he will help you with the most important thing of all – alerting your patients and helping them adapt to life after their plan, and still have them happily stay with your practice. If you are ready to take your practice back from third party interference, you need this tape! </DIV>

Building the Happiness-Centered Business

Avoid things such as "Murphy's Law," (who was Murphy anyway?) T.G.I.F., or anything else that demeans whatever you are doing. Stop and think for awhile about what we and others around us casually yet constantly throw into conversations. There is an incredible amount of negativity everywhere!

Gossiping, saying bad things about people, assuming the worst, phrases like "two more hours to go," -these do nothing except make you feel bad about whatever is going on around you. Use positive conversation; it's empowering!

If you would like to purchase this fantastic book, we have saved you the time and expense of having your copy shipped from Australia by becoming one of the North American distributors.Feel free to enter the Madow Book Store by clicking on one of the graphic links on the top right.

If you would like to purchase this fantastic book, we have saved you the time and expense of having your copy shipped from Australia by becoming one of the North American distributors.

Feel free to enter the Madow Book Store by clicking on one of the graphic links on the top right.