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The Essential Elements of Occlusal Appliance Fabrication
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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...

| 1 year ago
The Importance and Strategy Behind Custom Incisal Guide Tables

The Importance and Strategy Behind Custom Incisal Guide Tables

Custom anterior guide tables are the key to achieving more predictability for indirect restorations. Dr. Jeff Bonk explains why and how to use them.

| 2 years ago
Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years (Part 2)
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Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years (Part 2)

Philadelphia's Dr. Carl Steinberg addresses burning questions about bite splints, nightguards and other occlusion-related clinical challenges.

| 3 years ago
Dental 'Cloacopapyrology' – Integrating Basic Photography

Dental 'Cloacopapyrology' – Integrating Basic Photography

DSLR camera or smartphone? Dr. Jeff Bonk explains dental photography principles that align with FGTP.

| 3 years ago
Popular Study Club Modules to Guide Interdisciplinary Cases

Popular Study Club Modules to Guide Interdisciplinary Cases

Want to encourage stronger interdisciplinary teamwork in your community? Get started with these Study Club modules.

| 5 years ago
Loading Protocols for Dental Implants
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Loading Protocols for Dental Implants

Shortened treatment times have many benefits for dental implant patients; however, dentists must understand the factors that may influence just how soon...

| 5 years ago
Where Is the Edge?
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Where Is the Edge?

Determining where an incisal edge should be placed isn't always easy. Here's a technique to try next time you're feeling stuck.

| 5 years ago
Extrinsic Dental Erosion - Causes and Diagnosis

Extrinsic Dental Erosion - Causes and Diagnosis

Erosion isn't too uncommon - but is the case you're working on extrinsic or intrinsic? Learn how to tell if it's extrinsic and what that means for your...

| 5 years ago
How to Avoid Becoming a "CE Hobbyist"

How to Avoid Becoming a "CE Hobbyist"

When it comes to implementing your new CE skills in your practice and with your entire team, are you doing so fully and successfully? This article is...

| 6 years ago
Cephalometrics and the Restorative Connection Part One: Soft Tissue Profile

Cephalometrics and the Restorative Connection Part One: Soft Tissue Profile

When treatment planning restorative dentistry, ensure you consider the facial profile and these soft tissue cephalometrics.

| 7 years ago
Comprehensive Dental Care in Action
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Comprehensive Dental Care in Action

We look at the benefits of comprehensive dentistry - for both the patient and the dentist - through this case presentation.

| 8 years ago
An Insidious Yet Often Missed Dental Wear Pattern

An Insidious Yet Often Missed Dental Wear Pattern

Dr. John Carson discusses pathway wear and considerations for treatment.

| 8 years ago