Steven C. Reynolds

Steven C. Reynolds
Steven C. Reynolds, D.D.S., M.S.B.A. is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Midwestern University Dental Institute, and was formerly a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry, in Detroit, Michigan. Dr Reynolds owned a 4 doctor, 42 employee practice for 32 years before selling it and moving into academia. Dr. Reynolds received his dental degree from the University of Detroit and his M.S.B.A, in Medical and Dental Practice Administration, from Madonna University, in Livonia, Michigan. His past teaching experience includes the practice management curriculum at the University of Detroit Mercy, attending the residents in that school’s AEGD program, as well as serving as Group Leader for the 3rd and 4th year dental students in the school’s dental clinic. He is currently a faculty member at Midwestern University Dental Institute where he co-directs the school's Clinical Grand Rounds course. He participated in the Evidence Based Dentistry Champions Conference hosted by the American Dental Association, in 2008. He is a member of the ADA as well as ADEA.

Recent Articles by Steven C. Reynolds

Exit Strategy

Originally Published in “The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association” My daughter and son in law recently bought a new business. As part of their financing package they got a loan from the Small Business Administration. They were, of course, required to … Continue reading

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The Dangers of Micromanagement, Three Freedoms

I have a dentist friend who is retiring soon. You might say to yourself, “Good for him, after working 30 or 40 years he deserves to enjoy life and the fruit of his labors.” Now, what if I told you that this dentist was 39 years old and had practiced for only 12 years? Continue reading

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An Associate’s Ethical Dilemma

Originally published in “The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association”, April, 2012 Do you remember when you were in junior high school? The teacher had given an exam and you did quite well on it, but some of your other classmates … Continue reading

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Kiplinger’s forecast for 2012

Here is a link to Kiplinger’s June 1, 2012 updated economic forecast. http://www.kiplinger.com/businessresource/economic_outlook/

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A Foundation for Teamwork

This is a short paragraph that I wrote a few years back after a discussion with a hygienist about some calculus that she had found on a patient. The radiographs from the previous maintenance appointment showed calculus in the same … Continue reading

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Conducting Your Dental Office

I saw a great video today that I would like to share with you. It’s one of the great videos from Ted.com. I’ve made mention of this website before. It’s a talk by Itay Talgam on leadership as illustrated by … Continue reading

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