Dr. Robert Maguire[email protected]Dental Practice5 steps to build self-awareness and grow your practiceIf your goal for 2021 is to build your dental practice, begin by becoming more self-aware, writes Dr. Robert Maguire. In this article, he takes readers through his own journey of self-awareness and the dividends it has paid him, personally and professionally.January 6, 2021Dental PracticeYear-end planning using your hands, head, and heartAs you begin to plan for 2021, Dr. Robert Maguire is here to remind you that dentistry is a people business. Much like it takes all of the right ingredients to properly bake a cake, it takes examining all aspects of your dental practice to make sure your business is prepared to succeed in the new year.December 15, 2020Dental HygieneWhy now is the time to invest more in your hygiene scheduleDr. Robert Maguire has a simple message: If you haven't modified your hygiene schedule and systems, your patients' needs as well as other safety protocols are being overlooked. Knowing that the dentist and hygienists are the major producers in the practice, are you allowing enough time for adequate patient care?November 24, 2020Dental PracticeStaying positive in the midst of COVID-19: Are you kidding me?Despite feeling overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted after the dental shutdowns caused by COVID-19, dental professionals needed to press on. Is it possible to do this and still experience some semblance of positivity and joy? Dr. Robert Maguire believes the answer is yes, and he shares a few things he has done (and you can do as well) to stay positive and productive in the midst of this pandemic.November 8, 2020Dental PracticeUsing social graces: Build your practice by building your relationshipsWhat are social graces and why are they important? For Dr. Robert Maguire, social graces offer not only a chance for us to show our humanity in an age when it's perhaps needed the most but also a way to show your customers (patients) just how valued they are in your business.October 5, 2020Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesTroubled dentist arrested in trafficking stingAn oral surgeon who surrendered his dental license following a patient's death was one of more than a dozen people arrested in a trafficking sting.Legal Issues2 patients sue dentist for inappropriate contactPeriodonticsThis may reduce adverse birth outcomes in patients with gum diseaseDental Assistant3 lessons that dental assistants can learn from 'Wicked'Industry UpdatesNo more water fluoridation may boost dental business