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5 Dentist Lab Communication Lapses to Learn From

5 Dentist Lab Communication Lapses to Learn From

Dentist lab communications aren't always easy. Dr. Roman goes through five cases—and gives lessons learned—from miscommunication in practice.

| 1 month ago
Pre-extraction Therapy for Immediate Implant Placement

Pre-extraction Therapy for Immediate Implant Placement

Dr. Gonzalo Blasi recounts a case study of an immediate implant placement involving pre-extraction therapy in a patient with specific risk factors.

| 1 month ago
Back to Basics #2: Applying 2018’s Periodontitis Diagnosis Criteria

Back to Basics #2: Applying 2018’s Periodontitis Diagnosis Criteria

The 2018 periodontal classification changed the process for diagnosing periodontitis. In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Du Toit put these...

| 2 months ago
Back to Basics #1: Diagnosing Periodontitis with 2018’s Classification

Back to Basics #1: Diagnosing Periodontitis with 2018’s Classification

The 2018 periodontal classification changed the process for diagnosing periodontitis. In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Du Toit examines the...

| 2 months ago
Building a Lean Dental Practice: Trimming Waste While Enhancing Care

Building a Lean Dental Practice: Trimming Waste While Enhancing Care

Building a Lean dental practice enhances patient experiences. Define value, map flows, improve processes, establish pull, and continuously improve.

| 3 months ago
Managing the Midline Diastema Part 2: Challenges

Managing the Midline Diastema Part 2: Challenges

In the second of a 3-part series on midline diastemas, Dr. Jason Smithson discusses the special challenges you can encounter in providing treatment for...

| 4 months ago
How to Curate a Relaxing and Legal Dental Office Music Playlist

How to Curate a Relaxing and Legal Dental Office Music Playlist

Dental office music can help put patients at ease, but you need to carefully curate a playlist that is soothing, sensitive, and properly licensed.

| 4 months ago
Traditional and Updated Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety for Patients

Traditional and Updated Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety for Patients

Boost experiences and accessibility by embracing modern ways to reduce dental anxiety for patients, like VR, chairside videos, and telehealth.

| 5 months ago
A New Intraoral Scanner from Purchase to Practice
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A New Intraoral Scanner from Purchase to Practice

The decision to purchase an intraoral scanner is a significant one. Dr. Tyler Rathburn shares how to best integrate this new technology into your dental...

| 6 months ago
5 Dental Office Design Tips to Put Patients and Team Members at Ease

5 Dental Office Design Tips to Put Patients and Team Members at Ease

Patient comfort is the key to successful dental office design tips. Streamline check-in, curate colors, use AR, and engage with room themes to help patients...

| 6 months ago
Two Restorative Uses for Teflon Tape in Dentistry

Two Restorative Uses for Teflon Tape in Dentistry

Dr. Andy Janiga shares the versatile nature of Teflon tape in restorative dentistry to enhance precision in deep margin elevation procedures and Class...

| 6 months ago
Zygomatic Implants vs. Bone Grafting for Full Arch Solutions

Zygomatic Implants vs. Bone Grafting for Full Arch Solutions

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explores the benefits of zygomatic implants vs. bone grafting as a safe and efficient solution for full arch dental restorations.

| 6 months ago