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April, 2011

• The Successful Laser Dentist v4.n3 Sent Friday, April 15, 2011 Staying Successful Through Troubled Economic Times Robert T. Wade, MSc. DDS As a pediatric dentist in the Midwest, I have seldom seen much economic variation. Des Moines, Iowa, is an insurance and banking town. No boom or bust, just solid steady growth. Since 2008, many jobs have been lost, companies have cut back on insurance coverage for employees and some patients who otherwise would not bat an eye at a treatment plan strategize to make the most of their health care […]

March, 2011

• The Successful Laser Dentist v4.n2 Sent Thursday, March 10, 2011 Why Choose Lares? Robert T. Wade, MSc. DDS It is my pleasure to write to you about my PowerLase® AT. I have a Waterlase MD, two Hoya Versawave lasers, a CO2 laser, two Hoya diode lasers, and my PowerLase AT. I started with a Hoya ER:YAG laser in 2007, and quickly moved to a second one. I wanted a backup, so I bought a pre-owned Lares PowerLase AT. I found that using a laser came very naturally and I made lasers a part of my daily practice as I gained expertise. Increasing […]

January, 2011

• The Successful Laser Dentist v4.n1 Sent Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Reliability: The Ultimate Testament of Quality John R. Gagne, DDS When you purchase any high technology product in the twenty-first century, various criteria influence the purchase. You want your technological marvel to be the best at what it does. You want it to be versatile and durable. The marketplace boasts many examples of products that excel at only one of these criteria. These are typically items that we love but grow tired of quickly. An old Triumph could put a grin […]

October, 2010

• The Successful Laser Dentist v3.n18 Sent Friday, October 22, 2010 Waterlase* MD vs PowerLase® AT: A Practitioner's Point of View Michael L. DiPaula, DDS Because I have used laser technology since 2006 for both hard and soft tissue dental procedures, many of my colleagues have inquired about my experience and opinions about the feasibility and benefits of using lasers. Since my decision to introduce this new technology into my office and label myself as a laser dentist, I cannot imagine trying to practice hard tissue and soft tissue […]

September, 2010

• The Successful Laser Dentist v3.n17 Sent Thursday, September 30, 2010 The Monday Morning Quarterback Lawrence Kotlow, DDS It's cliché, but it's true--hindsight is 20/20. We'd all like to take back some of our confident predictions and "no-brainer" bets after the results have come in, particularly when it comes to gambling on new technology. All too often, when the time comes to re-evaluate a decision, we can only shake our heads, drop our shoulders and think about what we could or should have done if only we knew then what we know now. Even […]
• The Successful Laser Dentist v3.n16 Sent Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Just Another Sales Pitch... I Thought! Kelly J. Olsen DDS We have all been in the same uncomfortable situation: a rep from a company selling the flavor-of-the-month product calls and wants to speak with you. You don't want to be rude (well, maybe sometimes you do), but either way you want to humor them or get rid of them. I was living this all too familiar scenario when Brian Vujnovich called from Lares. He said he had a new laser that he just knew I would love and he just […]

July, 2010

• The Successful Laser Dentist v3.n15 Sent Friday, July 30, 2010 WPTTM - Practice Income Powerhouse Edison C. Louie, DDS Every one of us wants to be successful and provide the highest level of care for our patients. With the harsh economic times, this desire becomes even more powerful. You can either wait it out until things improve over the next few years or you can take positive measures to insure your success today! I have several lasers in my practice and am well aware of their contributions to a successful practice. The ability to […]

June, 2010

• The Successful Laser Dentist v3.n14 Sent Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Laser Investment vs. Cost: What's the Difference? Michael Egan, DDS I have often heard prospective all tissue laser dentists say I can't afford to purchase a laser right now or the cost is too high. Thirty-five years of private practice, practice management consulting, and laser training has taught me that there are huge differences between cost and investment when you are evaluating the purchase of dental equipment. A good example of cost is your purchase of a car. Your […]

May, 2010

• The Successful Laser Dentist v3.n13 Sent Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Crown Lengthening Joshua P. Weintraub, D. D. S., P. A. I purchased my Lares PowerLase® AT in late December of 2008. The abilities of this laser for operative procedures on teeth are now almost legendary, so I would like to discuss the benefits for crown lengthening surgery. I have enjoyed surgery since my first days in the clinic at University of Maryland. I would often volunteer for the oral surgery clinic in my down time. Despite this, crown lengthening was intimidating, […]

April, 2010

• The Successful Laser Dentist v3.n11 Sent Thursday, April 15, 2010 PowerLase® AT and Kids Steven R. Pohlhaus, DDS, FAGD I have always liked children. Not just my two little princesses, but all kids. I spent my college summers as an overnight camp counselor and those memories remain some of my fondest. When I became a dentist I wanted to have a true neighborhood family practice, treating everyone from grandpa to junior. I set up my practice in a stable middle class Baltimore suburb with this practice philosophy in mind. Unfortunately, the […]

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