Madow Bros: Is your practice big league? Levin on referral tracking; Butler on 5 magic words

Dear DrBicuspid Member,

With baseball season starting up, now is a great time to ask yourself an important question: Is your practice batting in the majors or is it stuck in the minors? In their latest column, the Madow Brothers compare the differences between major league and minor league practices.

In today's economy, consumers often conduct thorough research, ask their friends and families for recommendations, and consult social media before choosing a dentist. Be sure to track sources of referrals and remember to thank the referrers, Dr. Roger P. Levin advises in his latest Practice Success tip.

In the second part of this series on five magic words, stress management expert Jen Butler focuses on the words "more" and "maybe," and then offers four tips that answer the question "What do I do now?"

New York state can save $50 million and improve young children's oral health by educating parents about early childhood caries, according to a new study with national and practice implications. This study also details the important role fluoridated water plays in caries prevention. Read Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos' article here.

We're down to one game in the DrBicuspid.com March Mayhem Bracket Challenge. With the major upset that happened on Saturday, many contestants' brackets were thrown into disarray. It is interesting, however, to note that only one person in the top 20 has Duke winning the championship, while nine have Wisconsin. Thank you to our sponsors, and thank you all for participating. Good luck when we announce the winners.