Should I Image Before Making an Occlusal Appliance?
Discover when to image a patient's TMJ before fabricating an occlusal appliance.
Jim Mckee | 2 weeks ago ›
6 Tips to Address Patient Expectations of Insurance Reimbursement
Having an open discussion with patients about the realities of dental insurance is necessary to set reimbursement expectations.
Jim Mckee | 1 month ago ›
4 Elements of Effective Weekly Team Meetings
Align your dental practice team following these weekly meeting format tips.
Jim Mckee | 2 months ago ›
What Makes Muscles Hurt?
When patients present with muscle pain, there may be reasons other than occlusal interferences that do not resolve with traditional therapy.
Jim Mckee | 6 months ago ›
Is TMD Too Minimally Diagnosed?
With a better understanding of temporomandibular disorders, clinicians can serve more patients and refer less patients out of their practice.
Jim Mckee | 7 months ago ›
Is It Time to Rethink TMJ Surgery?
While TMJ problems were assumed to affect adults, recent literature shows that the TMJ is injured earlier in life than previously suspected, and earlier...
Jim Mckee | 7 months ago ›
Redefining Occlusion
Defining occlusion based only on tooth position has its shortcomings. To offer patients appropriate treatment, occlusion evaluation should consist of...
Jim Mckee | 8 months ago ›
How Do We Approach Cases With Clicking Jaw Joints?
When a patient comes into your office asking about their clicking jaw joint, do you have a plan of action?
Jim Mckee | 1 year ago ›
5 Key MRI Factors
When it comes to TM joint imaging, understanding MRIs is critical. Here are five key factors you need to know.
Jim Mckee | 1 year ago ›
Will the Bite Change?
Consider the teeth, muscles and TM joints when predicting whether or not a patient's occlusion will change in the future.
Jim Mckee | 1 year ago ›
When Should I Order an MRI?
What are the tell-tale signs that should immediately suggest that you order an MRI for your patient?
Jim Mckee | 1 year ago ›
How To Classify TM Joints - Part II
Part I introduced a simple 5-stage method for classifying TM joints - now check out this detailed method.
Jim Mckee | 1 year ago ›