in this issue: contents 16 Departments Continuing Education Update 20 30 Poll: Endodontics Product Profi le: Comfort3D Bite Splint 49 64 Ad Index Dentally Incorrect Maximizing Production This issue's special focus: 36 | ENHANCING EFFICIENCIES Dr. Daniel Bird lays out a practical blueprint general dentists can follow to increase their productivity and effi ciency, including creating a " no-wait " policy, and offering select same-day treatments and even one-hour crown appointments. 42 | 6 STEPS TO CONSISTENTLY MAXIMIZE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY Dr. Derek Williams shares a half-dozen steps dentists can take to grow their business by at least 10%. It all starts with setting the right goals. 50 | 3'S A CHARM Dr. John A. Wilde drills down to details about three ways general dentists can reduce chair time while avoiding income decline-and make their personal and professional lives more rewarding at the same time. 4 FEBRUARY 2022 // dentaltown.comhttp://www.dentaltown.com