Author: Alan Mead
Content by Alan Mead
How Do You Measure Desire?
After decades of continuous increase, life expectancy in the United States has dropped. Some sobering statistics were just released by the CDC that show white…
Doing Reps
Let’s say you need a procedure. Perhaps a filling or a crown. You have a choice between two dentists to do the procedure for you….
Human First
I had two patient interactions this week that got under my skin. I hesitate slightly to write about them because they may come across as…
Diagnosing Surgeon
Dentistry is procedure based. Generally speaking, we do all kinds of procedures to fix problems with the teeth, gums and jaws. That’s what dental school…
Meet Them or Bring Them
I’ve been told ever since dental school that if I just use the right words I can get any patient to accept any treatment. At…
The Law of Attraction. No, the Other Law of Attraction.
One of my best friends is what I would call a “big case dentist.” He denies it when I tell him this, but it’s true….
Gaining Wisdom in Dentistry (aka: getting older)
Today is my birthday. I’m 47 years old. I have been practicing dentistry long enough that my dental career could legally drink alcohol. I have…
Push the Button
His name was Bruce. He came to my office with a mouth full of problems. 8 implants had already been placed with no input from…