Publisher Lisa Moler says that persistence, like that of the lotus flower, can help you to rise out of the muck of everyday obstacles and bloom into a successful business.
In an array of colors, blue, white, purple, red, or pink, lotuses are touted as symbols of peace, beauty, and longevity. I love lotus flowers. Earth.com describes them as extremely strong with the first one estimated to have sprouted millions of years ago. For all of its breathtaking beauty, the lotus flower grows out of the mud, rising above the water. As a result, it also has gained a reputation as a symbol of persistence. What does this flower have to do with anything dental, anyway? Well, like the lotus flower, on our professional and personal journeys, we may have to find the strength to grow out of somewhat messy circumstances or humble beginnings. How do we do it? Persistence, innovation, and constantly reaching for a higher standard.
One way to get out of our rut when we are stuck in the mud is by purging – getting rid of old perceptions, equipment, or materials that hold us back from growing. After freeing up some space, invite future growth by researching and adding new things that can improve life around your office and for your patients. Imaging, 3D printing, AI software, instrumentation – you name it – dental visionaries and entrepreneurs are introducing amazing inventions every day. You just have to find the ones that fit your own space and needs, and maybe even help you grow outside your comfort zone. We hope to be able to help you on your journey.
We have lots of ideas in this issue to help you expand your mind and office. In our Cover Story, Dr. Marko Kamel talks about how he transforms patients’ lives through implant dentistry, with some help from Progressive Dental’s Closing Institute Boot Camps. For Continuing Education, Dr. Dan Holtzclaw and colleagues report on a study of pterygoid dental implants in immediately loaded fixed-arch procedures. In his CE, Dr. Steven Vorholt provides an overview of suturing techniques and illustrates a case where all three types of sutures are used. In our Clinical column, Dr. Charles S. Schesinger explores a novel approach to fasten an implant to bone with the Unifi MI. Check out the revolutionary thread design!
At MedMark, we don’t want your practices to be stuck in the mud of mediocrity. Ora Nadrich, life coach and mindfulness teacher said, “On the path of self-realization, there is no one big awakening, but many along the way of varying degrees: some small, some big; and each one of them is like the lotus flower, which grows out of muddy waters.” So my message this issue is: No matter how small or big your practice, be a lotus; keep growing, changing, and reaching for whatever it takes to make you blossom.
To your best success,
Lisa Moler
Founder/Publisher,
MedMark Media
Persistence is key for overcoming obstacles in fixed implant hybrid cases. Read about Dr. Tarun Agarwal’s learning curve for this implant process. https://implantpracticeus.com/overcoming-the-struggle-with-fixed-implant-hybrid-cases/
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