Short Term Ortho for the Restorative Dentist
Posted November 30th, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Six Month Smiles
By Dr. Ryan Swain
Short Term Orthodontics (STO) is typically thought of as a cosmetic procedure. Similar to treatment with aligners, most patients pursue STO primarily for cosmetic reasons, but changes to tooth position can greatly benefit function and help to preserve tooth structure and TMJ integrity. For these reasons,...
I Say Jump!
Posted November 10th, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Uncategorized
By Ryan Swain DMD
At our monthly Six Month Smiles seminars, I get the opportunity to meet and talk with many different types of dentists from around the world. I’m able to glean a lot from these conversations, and it gives me the ability to clearly see what separates the...
Breaking Through Occlusion Confusion
Posted September 30th, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Uncategorized
By Ryan Swain DMD
Occlusion is a topic that is seemingly shrouded in mystery and oftentimes challenging to discuss. It’s like discussing politics or religion; many people have strong beliefs while others don’t even believe in it at all. It seems that the topic of occlusion has challenged many dentists...
Three Critical Steps that will “Change the Game”
Posted September 30th, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Leadership
By Ryan Swain DMD
Imagine playing football on a field with no end zones, no yard markers and no scoreboard. It wouldn’t be much of a game. Your football team would run plays but would never know if they were succeeding or failing. When you were finished playing you wouldn’t...
The Disease of “Crooked Teeth”
Posted August 3rd, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Six Month Smiles
By Ryan Swain DMD
There’s a common myth in the dental world that says cosmetic dental procedures are the first ones to decline in a recession. The opposite is actually true. As dental professionals, we know that the following topics of conversation become more difficult when money is tight:
“This molar...
What Happens When You Add Nano Hydroxyapatit
Posted July 19th, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Clinical Information
Dr. Ryan Swain catches up with Dr. Kim Kutsch
CariFree has recently launched two new products, HA Nano Gel and pHluorigel HA Nano, the first in a new generation of patent pending nano hydroxyapatite remineralization technology. These gels are combining bioavailable nano hydroxyapatite crystallites with unique pH+ technology and xylitol,...
Marketing is NOT Advertising
Posted June 8th, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Marketing Information
By Ryan Swain DMD
I’ve come to realize that most dentists (me included) typically use the terms “marketing” and “advertising” interchangeably. We do this to our own detriment, as this mindset severely limits our thinking and our ability to generate business. When I ask another dentist what he/she is “doing...
The Machines Have Taken Over
Posted May 11th, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Uncategorized
By Ryan Swain DMD
It’s official. The machines have taken over. Dentistry is now more dependent on machines than on human decision-making and artistry.
In the TERMINATOR movie series, made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger’s portrayal of a futuristic and lifeless terminator machine, machines became self-aware and life as we know it...
Six Month Smiles Patients Smile with Confidence!
Posted March 29th, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Six Month Smiles
by Dr. Ryan Swain
If you’re like me, you graduated from dental school without much practical orthodontic knowledge. In fact, you probably think that fixed orthodontics is complicated and mysterious. I’d like to set the record straight-it’s not!
Most of us leave school with a strong desire to expand our abilities...
Inspire Others To Action
Posted January 18th, 2011 by 6monthsmiles under Leadership
by Dr. Ryan Swain
There are certain people that inspire others in a unique way. We all know someone who seems to have an uncanny ability to rally people in a way that almost seems magical. In my experience, most dentists wish they were better able to inspire their team...