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...
Jonathan Du Toit | 2 months ago ›
A New Dental Patient Case Study, Part 2: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
In the conclusion to this series, Dr. Jim McKee goes through the process of diagnosing, and offering treatment options to a new dental patient with jaw...
Jim McKee | 8 months ago ›
Tracking and Controlling the Risk of Endocarditis with Dental Procedures
Managing the risk of endocarditis with dental procedures is a matter of tracking, patient education, and the judicious use of antibiotic prophylaxis....
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
The Essential Elements of Occlusal Appliance Fabrication
Spear's Dr. Darin Ditcher explains the essential elements of occlusal appliance fabrication and the analog options for transferring information to the...
Darin Dichter | 1 year ago ›
When Dental Patients Pop the Question ‘Can You Help Me?’
Learn how to address TMJ issues through Dr. Jim McKee's example of a new, 34-year-old patient who presented with a history of significant dental treatment.
Jim McKee | 2 years ago ›
Patient History 101 (Lesson 4): Jaw Joint Pain
Having an accurate history of a patient's jaw joint pain is invaluable, Dr. Jim McKee explains in his series of articles on patient history.
Jim McKee | 3 years ago ›
Patient History 101 (Lesson 3): Previous Treatment
Having an accurate history of a patient's previous dental treatment is invaluable for accurate treatment planning and predictable outcomes.
Jim McKee | 3 years ago ›
Patient History 101 (Lesson 2): Joint Injuries
The restorative dentist has an invaluable tool with accurate patient history of jaw joint injuries. Dr. Jim McKee reveals key questions to ask during...
Jim McKee | 3 years ago ›
Patient History 101 (Lesson 1): Jaw Joints
Having an accurate history of patient jaw joints is invaluable, Dr. Jim McKee explains in this first in a series of articles.
Jim McKee | 3 years ago ›
A Guide to Pre-Prep Diagnostic Mock-Ups
A guide to help dentists incorporate pre-preparation recontouring prior to mock-up placement when the diagnostic wax-up requires reduction and addition...
Jeffrey Bonk | 3 years ago ›
Solving the Silent Epidemic of Cracked Teeth
Cracked teeth may be an epidemic, but it can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Here are some tips on helping your patients with cracked teeth.
Jeff Lineberry | 5 years ago ›
What Goes in a Complete Treatment Note and Why
We cover the 5 main things that should go in a dental treatment note as well as additions for unique...
John Carson | 7 years ago ›