What is the research and reporter trap that keeps dentists stuck? It is the habit of collecting more technical knowledge instead of doing more treatment, and most of us fall into it without noticing. We are trained as a research and reporter occupation. We study complex information, then report findings back to the patient and make a recommendation. That is a fine starting point, but a lot of dentists never leave it. They keep stacking credentials, diplomates, fellowships, and continuing education, getting better and better at the technical side while the case never gets done in the office. The credentials feel [...]