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Why Does That Crown Look Like That?
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Techniques & Materials

Why Does That Crown Look Like That?

This picture illustrates a bad day for the restorative dentist. A ceramic crown crack – BUMMER. Having lived through the birth and growth of...

| 10 years ago ›
How the Value of Time Drives Quality of Life
Practice Management

How the Value of Time Drives Quality of Life

I am often asked what I like to do in my free time. I understand the point of the question, but I think there is a flaw in the wording. To be honest,...

| 10 years ago ›
When Bad Things Happen ...
Implants

When Bad Things Happen ...

Sometimes efforts at saving an implant make things worse. This case showed signs of recession shortly after the final crown was placed. Tissue...

| 10 years ago ›
The Power of 'Protected Time'
Practice Management

The Power of 'Protected Time'

There are a lot of things going on in a dental practice at any given time. Nobody knows this better than the people on the front lines – the team...

| 10 years ago ›
Periodontal Disease in the U.S. [INFOGRAPHIC]
Beyond Restoration

Periodontal Disease in the U.S. [INFOGRAPHIC]

According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every two Americans aged 30 and up has some form...

| 10 years ago ›
Practicing Dentistry the 'Swiss Way'
Practice Management

Practicing Dentistry the 'Swiss Way'

This is a picture of Dr. Steve Ratcliff and me at the 'Top of Europe' at a place called Jungfrau in Switzerland. It's a breathtaking display of snow,...

| 10 years ago ›
One Great Way to Help Your New Associate Succeed
Practice Management

One Great Way to Help Your New Associate Succeed

Pair your new dentist with your best assistant. I realize that in many cases, the professional bond an established dentist feels with his or her assistant...

| 10 years ago ›
Dental Advisor Membership now a Benefit to Faculty Club
Beyond Restoration

Dental Advisor Membership now a Benefit to Faculty Club

We are pleased to announce a new amenity to Faculty Club. Every member will have access to a complimentary one-year standard online subscription to The...

| 10 years ago ›
It's Not Just What You Say to Patients
Practice Management

It's Not Just What You Say to Patients

As a dentist, you put a lot of thought into your case presentations; organizing your data, assessing the patient's motivations and mindsets and being...

| 10 years ago ›
Dentin Adhesives for Direct Posterior Composite [Ed.]
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Techniques & Materials

Dentin Adhesives for Direct Posterior Composite [Ed.]

This sensitivity can be caused by pulpal inflammation, but in most instances I believe it is from inadequate sealing of the dentin. Martin...

| 10 years ago ›
Are You Putting Out Fires or Lighting the Way?
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Practice Management

Are You Putting Out Fires or Lighting the Way?

Have you ever noticed that the people who are most successful are the ones who have an unshakeable clarity for what is important? I think this is a quality...

| 10 years ago ›
The Four Kinds of Noise in Your Life
Practice Management

The Four Kinds of Noise in Your Life

Stuff happens. As much as you want to feel in control of your life, and as much as you work at implementing systems and strategies to keep yourself on...

| 10 years ago ›