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Managing ‘Kissing Contacts’
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Managing ‘Kissing Contacts’

Explore ways to predictably deliver tight and well-contoured contacts from composite and what some clinicians refer to as 'kissing contacts.'

| 5 years ago
The Point of the First Point
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The Point of the First Point

When it comes to planning cases with retrusive wear, starting with the first point of contact - the fully-seated condylar position - will set you up for...

| 6 years ago
Caries Detection, Part I: What Do You See?
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Caries Detection, Part I: What Do You See?

We take a comprehensive look at dental caries, from the latest research to photographic and radiographic images showing a variety of examples.

| 6 years ago
A Toolbox Essential - the RW 2.0

A Toolbox Essential - the RW 2.0

A true 'toolbox essential' is something that has even more applications than just its intended purpose - take the RW 2.0, for...

| 6 years ago
An On-the-Fly Mock-Up

An On-the-Fly Mock-Up

This article explains steps and reasons for creating an 'on-the-fly mock-up' for your next restorative case.

| 7 years ago
The Societal Bias For a Dental Appointment - An Editorial
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The Societal Bias For a Dental Appointment - An Editorial

The societal bias against dental treatment can have a negative impact on things like case acceptance and patient retention - but there is hope.

| 7 years ago
A Step-by-Step Guide to Fabricating the Protrusive Record

A Step-by-Step Guide to Fabricating the Protrusive Record

Don't make mistakes when taking the protrusive record. Follow these simple, repeatable steps to ensure success.

| 7 years ago
Want Better Dental Restorations? Put Down Your Handpiece

Want Better Dental Restorations? Put Down Your Handpiece

How can you get better at restorative dentistry? One dentist has a suggestion.

| 8 years ago
Dental Treatment Planning: You Only See What You Know

Dental Treatment Planning: You Only See What You Know

Dentists cannot properly treatment plan if they don't see all there is to see in the patient's mouth. You only see what you know.

| 8 years ago
Caries Detection Tools: Select the Best for Your Practice

Caries Detection Tools: Select the Best for Your Practice

We break down the different caries detection tools on the market to help dentists choose what's best for their practice.

| 8 years ago
9 Steps to a Facebow Transfer

9 Steps to a Facebow Transfer

A step-by-step guide to facebow transfers, as well as recommendations on articulators.

| 8 years ago
Single Central Implant: From Dreaded to Manageable

Single Central Implant: From Dreaded to Manageable

From treatment planning to the final result, this article shows dentists how to make single central implants a more manageable procedure.

| 8 years ago