William T. Brown, DDS

Dental Education
Dentistry at a Crossroads: Environmental scan
Key forces are reshaping the dental landscape. Some pundits claim that the dental profession has arrived at a critical moment in its history. Dr. Bill Brown of Dental Intelligence offers his view of the future of the dental profession and what he sees as some likely consequences, choices, and directions.
November 12, 2013
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Dental Education
Dentistry at a Crossroads: Regaining your motivation
The fire is out. Most dentists face the problem of regaining interest in the profession after years of the same old procedures. How can you bring the passion back? Dr. Bill Brown of Dental Intelligence offers some advice in this installment of Dentistry at a Crossroads.
October 10, 2013
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Dental Therapists
Dentistry at a Crossroads: The demise of general dentistry
Dental therapists are one response to a real and serious issue of inadequate access to care in underserved areas -- a response that has created much debate and disagreement. Here Dr. Bill Brown looks at both sides and offers a common sense solution.
June 17, 2013
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Dental Education
Dentistry at a Crossroads: The new normal
The dental profession is in the midst of a transformation, in terms of how care is delivered, where it is delivered, and the patient demographics. The old days of the dental office in small town America may be going the way of the mom and pop grocery store, but Dr. Brown believes the future remains bright.
April 10, 2013
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Dental Education
Dentistry at a Crossroads: The big issues
After graduation, most dentists feel competent performing basic dental procedures. But problems in your practice can arise, usually from poor organizational ability and basic knowledge of good human relations. A practice self-appraisal can have a profound impact on team dynamics and patient communication.
February 10, 2013
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Dental Education
What union support of Obamacare may mean for dentistry
Will unintended consequences of the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") result in a new dental practice model, with 2% cosmetic practices and 98% working for government unions? An analysis of a recent Forbes Magazine article demonstrates how this scenario could become a reality.
November 4, 2012
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Insurance
Will dentistry go the way of Kodak?
A decade ago, dentistry centered around the solo practitioner who provided individualized treatment in a personalized setting. Now the profession is morphing into corporate practices and solo/group practices focused primarily on the bottom line. Can this trend be stopped?
September 6, 2012
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Dental Education
Proposed U.S. dentistry reforms miss the mark
Two U.S. senators recently introduced legislation designed to overhaul the delivery of dental care across the country. But Dr. William T. Brown believes there is a more effective approach that the legislators overlooked: prevention.
June 25, 2012
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Dental Education
Second Opinion: Raising our expectations
For Dr. William T. Brown, it took an emergency patient new to his practice to open his eyes to the importance of meeting and exceeding each patients' expectations, rather than focusing on his own.
May 27, 2012
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Dental Education
Biologics and the future of dentistry
In "biologics," the mouth is seen as an organ system rather than an appendage and normal periodontal tissue becomes the diagnostic gold standard. Is it time to rethink how we define preventive dentistry?
April 28, 2011
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ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection
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Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end
By Melissa Busch
With the future of water fluoridation at risk with the incoming Trump administration in 2025, this dental association announced its continued support of adding cavity-fighting fluoride to public water systems.
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Guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis in dental patients are misinterpreted, not carried out properly, and need clarification.
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Guided endodontics may trump freehanded technique
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Guided endodontics may lead to significantly better clinical outcomes than freehand treatment with fewer technical failures, according to a study recently published in the International Endodontic Journal.
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From manager to leader: Transforming your dental office management approach
By Trina Shipley
Instead of being a manager of everything in the dental practice, Trina Shipley believes her colleagues should focus on becoming leaders who empower others to manage.
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