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December 12, 2007

Chairside Whitening: Pre-Screening and Sensitivity Protocol

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Many dentists are shying away from chairside whitening due to the postoperative sensitivity that many patients feel. This is an article, courtesy of Discus Dental, who has a vested interest since one of their major products is Zoom Chairside Whitening. This article addresses the sensitivity issue and gives links to solution.
http://www.discusdental.com/whiteboard/articles/001.php

December 13, 2007

TheThree Step Interview For The Dental Practice

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Although going through the process of hiring a new team member in a dental practice can often be a painstaking process. Debbie Castagna and Virginia Moore of The Practice Source have developed a simplified three step interview process that provides the best opportunity for success in hiring a new employee. This stress free step-by step-method is a sure win system in helping Dr.'s and staff find the right "player" for their team the first time around! Getting to know the applicant in different settings helps give the Dr. a more comprehensive approach to making the greatest decision for the practice and team. The 3 step outline is as follows:

Step 1: Get to know the applicant
Step 2: Skills assessment
Step 3: Lunch with the staff

For complete details and information on this system and The Practice Source, please go to:
How to Assemble A Winning Team

Climb For a Cause- Doing Well While Doing Good

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Climb for a Cause is a non-profit Foundation that combines the breathtaking beauty of the mountains with the desire to make a positive difference in peoples' lives.

Climb for a Cause has been successful in making a positive and noticeable difference in the lives of countless needy children and adults through working with charities such as the Himalayan Dental Relief, Childrens Dental Care International, the Spinal Cord Injury Association, Operation Smile, and Friends of The I.D.F., they have been successful in making a positive and noticeable difference in the lives of countless needy children and deserving adults.

Climb For A Cause offers individuals and organizations a unique opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to "giving back," that is, to share the fruits of their success with those less fortunate.


This year's climb is Mt. Marcy, located in the breathtakingly beautiful Adirondack Mountains, and is New York's tallest peak! It is 5,344 feet above sea level. It is a non technical, but nonetheless arduous, climb, requiring a full day to successfuly ascend and descend.

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For more information on Climb for a Cause please visit:

http://www.climbforacause.org/

About December 2007

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