Dr. Dan Hagi

Why are you experiencing more implant complications than you think everyone else is experiencing?

Dr. Dan Hagi | Posted on January 29, 2021 |

We were all trained to believe that dental implant treatment is 96-98% successful and that implants last a lifetime…right? On Friday we sit at a lecture and see amazing cases with studies that show implant survival of 97% over 5 years in the hands of a guru. Only to return to practice on Monday morning […]

What is a treatment presentation and how do you make sure your patient moves forward with it?

Dr. Dan Hagi | Posted on January 27, 2021 |

A few weeks ago I noticed a lump on my neck. Worried, I made it to my dermatologist to have a look. I figured the round, well circumscribed 5mm lesion was benign but I needed to be sure. After a careful exam Dr. B said it’s likely a cyst, I have a few options. He […]

Titanium allergy is rare! Or is it?

Dr. Dan Hagi | Posted on January 26, 2021 |

Titanium is considered to be one of the most biocompatible metals and is FDA approved to be used in medical and dental procedures as a component of many implantable devices. We as dentists use titanium and its alloys all the time as we place dental implants and abutments and substructures. I have faced scores of […]

Why are patients attracted to the “cheapest” implant in town offices?

Dr. Dan Hagi | Posted on January 25, 2021 |

My wife’s lease on her car is ending in a couple of months, so we decided to go shopping for the new one. She didn’t really like the last car so she did a lot of research to find one that would suit her needs. She went online, found the configuration she wanted, the colour, […]

Intraoral scanning for dental implants, are we there yet?

Dr. Dan Hagi | Posted on January 25, 2021 |

Intraoral digital scanners have been around for nearly 2 decades in private practice. The technology was introduced as part of the CEREC system to create single indirect restorations on teeth. The scan was usually a segmental scan which was accurate enough to accommodate a milled restoration that had adequate marginal fit. The systems evolved and […]

How do you differentiate your implant practice?

Dr. Dan Hagi | Posted on January 24, 2021 |

We all have a plethora of dental practices all around us. As a business we have a need to differentiate ourselves from the competition, which includes dental practices and other discretionary spending. I came up with a list of 5 ways of helping in making your dental practice stand out. Sometimes you only need one […]

a-How to grow your implant practice during these difficult times?

Dr. Dan Hagi | Posted on December 26, 2020 |

The global pandemic has affected nearly every single industry. Government lockdowns in an effort to protect those most vulnerable have caused great damage to small businesses all over. General dental practices have seen overall declines in production and profitability because of increased costs due to new safety measures, fear of the dental office from patients […]

Top 5 instruments instruments available today for simplifying and optimizing implant surgery

Dr. Dan Hagi | Posted on November 22, 2020 |

Jeff Duntemann an american science fiction writer one said that “a good tool improves the way you work. A great tool improves the way you think.”. This has never been more applicable than in our craft. Our instruments simplify the way we do our jobs and allow us to attain better outcomes. The following are […]