When Patients Present With Confusing Pain
Nine potential causes of pain for patients who don't have an obvious diagnosis.
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How Dentists Can Support the LGBTQ+ Community
Dr. Alex Barrera helps to advance equality for queer dental professionals in their work and learning environments, while also fostering awareness and...
Alex Barrera | 1 week ago ›
Use a 212 Modified Clamp To Restore Cervical Carious & NCCLs on Adjacent Teeth
Learn a technique to restore cervical carious and NCCLs using a modified 212 clamp alternately between teeth that will be restored to reduce the...
Victor Guerrero | 1 week ago ›
Creating Space and How That Can Help You in Your Practice and at Home
These tips will help you find ways to create space in your life to be better dentists, spouses and parents.
Grace Yum | 2 weeks ago ›
Oh Snap! Managing a Fractured Denture Base
In many cases, a damaged prosthesis can be sent to the dental laboratory for repair, but what if the lab isn't available? Here's what to do.
Darin Dichter | 2 weeks ago ›
Which Joint Classification System Should I Use?
Learn how to determine when the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorder (RDC/TMD), the Wilkes Classification System and the Piper Classification...
Jim McKee | 3 weeks ago ›
8 Considerations in Denture Relining
Improve your denture relining techniques with these 8 steps to...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 3 weeks ago ›
How to Transition a Removable Implant-Supported Solution to a Fixed Prosthesis (Part 2)
In the final part of his series, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explains more about helping patients avoid misjudging the value of preexisting dental implants.
Ricardo Mitrani | 3 weeks 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 | 4 weeks ago ›
Oxidative Stress and an Antioxidant Regime for Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Bob Winter reveals an antioxidant regime to help make clinical restorative procedures that manipulate the tissue more predictable.
Robert Winter | 1 month ago ›
How to Transition a Removable Implant-Supported Solution to a Fixed Prosthesis (Part 1)
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani showcases a challenging patient who is treated with a fixed, screw-retained implant provisional restoration utilizing digital technology.
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 month ago ›
Benefits of Deep Margin Elevation for Treating Subgingival Margins
What do you know about deep margin elevation? Here's an overview into the process and benefits.
Andy Janiga | 1 month ago ›“I now present my findings to clients using the Spear approach, and my case acceptance has gone from 20-30% to 80-90% on large, major cases.”
