We are a profession of learners. Anyone with a license is forced to learn at least a little bit. Beyond that basic reality, we then fall into two groups: the 80% that are sort of getting by with trying to maintain their knowledge (doing the minimum) and the 20%. Step inside the top 20% of learners in the profession and you'll find this group taking 80% of the advanced "kids" classes. They are the CE junkies and they are the dentists who treat other dentists. The Appeal of Credentials As a by-product of this education and training, people strive for [...]