The Wax Rim is as Important as Ever!
The wax rim remains as important as ever in dentistry, even as a concept. It's a fundamental that will carry into new digital workflows.
Doug Benting | 1 week ago ›
Silencing the Dreaded Phone Call from the Restoration Lab
Every dentist has faced 'the dreaded phone call' from the restoration lab about space discrepancies. Dr. Jeffrey Bonk gives practical tips to cut down...
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 weeks ago ›
The Cooling Rate and Its Impact on Zirconia Strength
Dr. Doug Benting discusses the cooling rate that occurs after the sintering process and how it affects the flexural strength of zirconia restorations.
Doug Benting | 1 month ago ›
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.
Edward Roman | 1 month ago ›
Creating Value in the New Patient Experience
Dr. Curt Ringhofer discusses how to tailor your new patient experience to create value for comprehensive care.
Curt Ringhofer | 1 month ago ›
Customizing a Custom Abutment: When a Custom Abutment Is Not Custom Enough
Dr. John Carson walks through a case where a custom abutment needs to be further customized.
John Carson | 2 months ago ›
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...
Jonathan Du Toit | 2 months ago ›
Review of Findings (ROF) Part 2: The How
Dr. Margaret Frankel describes the details of how to conduct an effective review of findings (ROF) consultation with a patient.
Margaret Frankel | 3 months ago ›
Managing the Midline Diastema Part 3: The Restoration
In the final article of this series on midline diastemas, Dr. Jason Smithson walks through the step-by-step process of doing the restoration with direct...
Jason Smithson | 3 months ago ›
Managing the Midline Diastema Part 1: Etiology
In the first of a 3-part series on midline diastemas, Dr. Jason Smithson examines the etiology of the condition and what initial exams should include.
Jason Smithson | 4 months ago ›
Optimizing Digital Workflows: A Comprehensive Approach for Pathway Wear
Dr. Douglas Benting shares the benefits of optimizing digital workflows through analog, digital, and hybrid approaches to pathway wear.
Doug Benting | 5 months ago ›
Managing the Forces: Occlusal Considerations with Implants
Spear's Dr. Curt Ringhofer examines the occlusal considerations with implants and the differences between natural teeth.
Curt Ringhofer | 5 months ago ›