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Silencing the Dreaded Phone Call from the Restoration Lab
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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...

| 2 weeks ago
The Cooling Rate and Its Impact on Zirconia Strength

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.

| 3 weeks ago
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
How to Have Situational Awareness in Dentistry
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How to Have Situational Awareness in Dentistry

Knowing how to have situational awareness is key to ensuring strong treatment outcomes. Gain insights from Custer's Last Stand to apply to your planning.

| 1 month ago
Portability in Practice: Understanding License by Credential in Dentistry

Portability in Practice: Understanding License by Credential in Dentistry

License by credential is a streamlined way for dental professions to start practicing in a new state. Here's what you need to know about it.

| 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
5 Tips on Selling Your Dental Practice Without Surprises

5 Tips on Selling Your Dental Practice Without Surprises

The best tips for selling a dental practice center on preparation. Know your assets, value, people, and liabilities early to avoid surprises.

| 3 months ago
Managing the Midline Diastema Part 3: The Restoration

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...

| 3 months ago
Managing the Midline Diastema Part 1: Etiology

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.

| 4 months ago
Optimizing Digital Workflows: A Comprehensive Approach for Pathway Wear

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.

| 5 months ago
A Crash Course in Dental Cements for Restorative Procedures
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A Crash Course in Dental Cements for Restorative Procedures

Dr. Melissa Seibert discusses the kinds of dental cements used in restorative procedures, their differing properties, and which types to use with which...

| 5 months ago
Enamel Rods: The Key to Successful Restorative Adhesion

Enamel Rods: The Key to Successful Restorative Adhesion

Dr. Jefferey Bonk outlines the importance of the role enamel rods play in ensuring optimal adhesion and ideal longevity of restorations.

| 5 months ago