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Published on: May 20, 2020

Your Fear = Their Money

This unusual time certainly presents challenges for the dentist. Some people and organizations will profit from your fear.

Published on: May 8, 2020

3 Reasons to Learn Comprehensive Phase I Orthodontics

Actually, there are countless reasons why a dentist should learn Comprehensive Phase I Orthodontics. Some of those reasons are easy to figure out: With correct diagnosis, it is best for most patients. If you are a general or pediatric dentist, it is highly likely that many of these diagnosable, treatable patients are already in your practice. The third reason... see the video!

Published on: May 5, 2020

American Medicine is Broken: Prosper Anyway

Here are four MORE simple things you can do to prevent virus transmission... and you might not have heard of them!

Published on: April 10, 2020

Four MORE Things You Can Do to Prevent Virus Transmission

Besides the things you commonly hear about that are supposed to suppress virus transmission, here are four more things you possibly haven't heard about.

Published on: April 7, 2020

Waking Up in a New World

Suddenly, things are VERY different. The post-COVID world is certainly not the old world we were used to. For dentists (and everyone else), here are ways to re-invent and revive.

Published on: April 3, 2020

Dentistry During COVID: 'It's goin' to be alright.'

The COVID epidemic actually gives dentists a time to pray, plan and prepare. There are opportunities out there, if you look for them.

Published on: April 1, 2020

Do You Do 'Just a Smattering' of Ortho in Your Practice?

Ready for your practice's post-COVID comeback? Here's a great way to get started, especially if you just 'dabble' in ortho.

You can set yourself up to provide better patient care and have a better bottom line. And these are good things!

Published on: March 24, 2020

'Don't Wanna' - Child Patient Behavior Management

With more than 30 years in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, I've had a wide variety of experiences treating thousands of child patients. Here's what I've found works best with the huge majority of child patients and their parents.

Published on: March 20, 2020

Experience: The Gift That Gives Back

Before dental school, I was a critical care nurse. Then dental school, then a specialty in pediatrics and an orthodontics fellowship. Thirty-plus years of clinical experience, plus faculty status at three dental schools. My joy in life is sharing these experiences.

Published on: March 18, 2020

COVID-19? Think and Thank

Some thoughts on the COVID-19 virus. It is time to think and be thankful. Living in fear is never productive.

Dr Chris Baker

America's most-trusted teacher of orthodontic continuing education, Dr. Chris Baker has practiced and taught for more than 30 years, and is a current or former faculty member of three U.S. dental schools. She is a pediatric dentist, author, blogger, dental practice consultant, and mentor. Dr. Chris is also Past President and Senior Instructor of the American Orthodontic Society. She is based in Texas, USA, but lectures around the world.