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Make Sure to Have Clean Preps Before Impressing

Make Sure to Have Clean Preps Before Impressing

Many of us have a routine of making the provisional prior to taking the final impression. It's a sequencing zone of comfort for some, while...

| 10 years ago
The Importance of Texture

The Importance of Texture

When was the last time you thought about the texture of your restorations? While we often think of getting the right shade or color when we're trying...

| 10 years ago
Desired Outcomes and Meeting Expectations
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Desired Outcomes and Meeting Expectations

The contrast between the upper and lower arch has been fascinating to me since I have known this patient. Ten years ago she was given (by her periodontist)...

| 10 years ago
The True Value of a Dentist

The True Value of a Dentist

Our most recent Spear Faculty Club Summit was our biggest event to date. We had over 650 dentists in attendance who were Faculty Club members,...

| 10 years ago
Dad's Lesson Rediscovered
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Dad's Lesson Rediscovered

Last weekend was Thanksgiving in Canada and I spent it back in Vancouver visiting with family. Primarily though, I was there to see my Dad who is currently...

| 10 years ago
Develop a Restoration That Blends With Tooth Structure
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Develop a Restoration That Blends With Tooth Structure

In this article, I'd like to discuss a layering technique to help you develop a restoration that blends in with the surrounding tooth structure. Now that...

| 10 years ago
Positioning Maxillary Incisal Edges: Lip Mobility
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Positioning Maxillary Incisal Edges: Lip Mobility

In this article we will look at perhaps the most significant factor affecting tooth position and the overall appearance of the smile,...

| 10 years ago
Research: Improving the Performance of Titanium Implants

Research: Improving the Performance of Titanium Implants

According to a recent release, researchers in Japan and China tested a novel urease fabrication process for coating titanium implants with bioactive CaP/gelatin...

| 10 years ago
Closing 'Black Triangles'
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Closing 'Black Triangles'

Closing black triangles is a common request among esthetically aware patients. This particular patient wanted porcelain veneers to cover the mottled...

| 10 years ago
The Problem with Perfectionism
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The Problem with Perfectionism

Dentistry is a profession that demands precision. Whenever I watch a gathering of dentists examine and discuss the fine points of a case study I am always...

| 10 years ago
Researchers Regenerate a Fully Functional Bioengineered Salivary Gland

Researchers Regenerate a Fully Functional Bioengineered Salivary Gland

Current advances in regenerative therapies have been influenced by the study of embryonic development, stem cell biology and tissue engineering technologies....

| 10 years ago
Are You Guilty of Doing the 'Hygiene Check Hustle?'
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Are You Guilty of Doing the 'Hygiene Check Hustle?'

It's a very common frustration among hygienists. They identify an area of concern during the hygiene visit and they tell the patient that the dentist...

| 10 years ago