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When Patients Present With Confusing Pain
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Beyond Restoration

When Patients Present With Confusing Pain

Nine potential causes of pain for patients who don't have an obvious diagnosis.

| 1 month ago ›
Secrets to Starting New Patient Conversations
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Practice Management

Secrets to Starting New Patient Conversations

Don't let new dental patients walk out the door after their first exam. Prevent departures with strategies to improve the findings conversation and increase...

| 7 months ago ›
We’re All In This Together, Right?
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Practice Management

We’re All In This Together, Right?

Don't be stressed and overwhelmed about dental practice management during the COVID-19 crisis. Take time for a little gratitude and self-care to ensure...

| 1 year ago ›
How Dentists Can Cope with Compassion Fatigue
Practice Management

How Dentists Can Cope with Compassion Fatigue

Are you stressed and suffering? It's time for dentists to consider the insidious impact of compassion fatigue.

| 1 year ago ›
Let’s Be Real: Dentistry is Mentally Challenging 
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Practice Management

Let’s Be Real: Dentistry is Mentally Challenging 

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, dentists facing serious personal or workplace stress should consider how 'real' their struggles are and seek...

| 2 years ago ›
Are Your Dental Patients 'Hearing' You?
Practice Management

Are Your Dental Patients 'Hearing' You?

If you're seeing a lot of your patients walk away without accepting treatment, it may be time to rethink your communication approaches.

| 2 years ago ›
5 Types of Tooth Fractures: The Silent Epidemic Part II
Beyond Restoration

5 Types of Tooth Fractures: The Silent Epidemic Part II

Discover the five types of cracks in teeth in this second article on the silent epidemic of cracked teeth.

| 2 years ago ›
Curing Lights 101: Where Are We Today?
Techniques & Materials

Curing Lights 101: Where Are We Today?

Learn more about how curing lights have evolved over time to become what they are today.

| 2 years ago ›
Just the Basics Please, Part II: Restoring the Single Implant
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Esthetics

Just the Basics Please, Part II: Restoring the Single Implant

In my last segment, I went through the basic parts and pieces of implants to give some insight into what is a mystery for many. As I mentioned in...

| 2 years ago ›
Guided Implant Placement For the Edentulous Arch - Dual Scan Technique
Techniques & Materials

Guided Implant Placement For the Edentulous Arch - Dual Scan Technique

Have you ever used a similar technique for placing implants for the edentulous arch?

| 2 years ago ›
Solving the Silent Epidemic of Cracked Teeth
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Beyond Restoration

Solving the Silent Epidemic of Cracked Teeth

Cracked teeth may be an epidemic, but it can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Here are some tips on helping your patients with cracked teeth.

| 3 years ago ›
Socket Preservation 101: What Works?
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Implants

Socket Preservation 101: What Works?

Once we realize that a tooth is going to be lost, there are a variety of methods and materials to help with socket preservation.

| 3 years ago ›