Allison Bernstein

Since its introduction into the world of ophthalmology in 1992, the Boston Keratoprosthesis (KPro) has remained an effective alternative to traditional keratoplasty for treating severe corneal diseases.1-4 (In cases where penetrating keratoplasty has failed or is unlikely to succeed, particularly in cases of ocular trauma, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, mucous membrane pemphigoid or severe ocular burns, the implantation of an artificial cornea (keratoprosthesis) offers hope for visual...

60534163 © Zxcynosure | Dreamstime.com Practice Patient Communication and Patient Financing 5 reasons for wasted dental appointments—and how to avoid them By implementing a few minor changes in your practice, you can save a lot time and be much more productive in your work life. The Bernsteins discuss common reasons for wasted appointments and how to avoid them. Young or old, we all have a limited number of workdays and a limited number of appointments each workday.

13298102 © Anna Khomulo | Dreamstime.com Practice Patient Communication and Patient Financing Behind the magic of gaining patient trust in the op Not long ago, we had a young dentist visiting on the day we had a new-patient consult that ended with the patient scheduling a 10-unit veneer case. After the patient left, our visitor asked, stunned, “How did you do that?!” Like levitation in a magic show, it’s not really magic, there’s a method.