The concept of a reduction coping is to create more space for the restoration after the laboratory receives the impression or cast of the prepared teeth. This additional space may be required to accomplish the goals of the case … Read more
7 hours ago by Bob Winter 0 Comments
I often remind dentists that they are in competition not with other dentists but with all the other discretionary spending choices their patients have. And in that battle for the mindshare and financial considerations of your patients, you have an … Read more
12 hours ago by Imtiaz Manji 0 Comments
A recent press release suggests that teeth can be affected by bisphenol A (BPA). This is based on the conclusions of work carried out by the research team led by Ariane Berdal of the Université Paris-Diderot and Sylvie Babajko, Research … Read more
Yesterday by Raj Dayal 1 Comment
Almost all the pressures, anxieties and stresses in life rotate around three things: your time, money and relationships. And if you are like most people, your work plays a central role in all three. You want to have more time … Read more
Yesterday by Imtiaz Manji 0 Comments
In a previous article, I discussed the concept of using rest position to determine the correct vertical dimension when restoring patients. In reality, this concept typically works well for edentulous patients but has limitations for our dentate patients. The following … Read more
2 days ago by Gregg Kinzer 0 Comments
It can often seem that the ideal life you envision for yourself as a dentist is miles away from reality and that it would take years or huge improvements in revenue to get to where you want to be. But … Read more
2 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 0 Comments
According to a recent media release, a University of Michigan study found the newly discovered bacterium that causes gum disease also triggers normally protective proteins in the mouth to destroy more bone. Scientists and oral health care providers have known for decades that … Read more
5 days ago by Raj Dayal 0 Comments
“I don’t have enough time,” is a common refrain in today’s world. In fact it’s probably among the most universal conditions. Who among us would not like to have more time? The thing is, there is a big difference between … Read more
5 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 0 Comments
White spot lesions (WSL) are common during or after orthodontic treatment. Managing these lesions is a challenge. The following are best practice recommendations based on current research. Most studies report the incidence of new clinically visible WSL occurring during orthodontic … Read more
6 days ago by Vivek Mehta 3 Comments
The voice you hear most often is the one inside your head. Psychologists call it “self-talk.” It’s that internal dialogue that provides a running commentary for our lives. It’s the voice that narrates and helps us interpret our experiences. It’s … Read more
6 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 2 Comments
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