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Why Service in the Dental Practice Matters Now More Than Ever
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Practice Management

Why Service in the Dental Practice Matters Now More Than Ever

Some dental practices have allowed their customer service to falter because of the pandemic. But, as Dr. Carson explains, now is the time for teams to...

| 1 year ago ›
Nothing Lasts Forever: Case Planning for Easier Future Retreatments
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Beyond Restoration

Nothing Lasts Forever: Case Planning for Easier Future Retreatments

Learn treatment planning that prevents unnecessary future challenges after things break, to make things easier on you, your patient, and your colleagues.

| 2 years ago ›
Replacing Teeth and Tissue Using a Mini Bar
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Case Presentation

Replacing Teeth and Tissue Using a Mini Bar

Dr. John Carson uses an implant-supported fixed-removable partial denture to successfully treat a patient with six missing maxillary anterior teeth and...

| 2 years ago ›
What Do You Want to Break?
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Case Presentation

What Do You Want to Break?

When the clinician and the dental patient share the same mindset it takes the sting of disappointment out of any breakage or failure that may occur with...

| 2 years ago ›
When to Use Zirconia Abutments
Implants

When to Use Zirconia Abutments

How do you decide when to use zirconia abutments? Learn about two conditions to consider for selection.

| 2 years ago ›
3 Tips to Get Started with Intraoral Scanning
Beyond Restoration

3 Tips to Get Started with Intraoral Scanning

Discover the pros and cons of intraoral scanning and tips for correct use in your practice.

| 3 years ago ›
Restoring the Edentulous Arch - Are Fixed Hybrids Always the Best Answer?
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Beyond Restoration

Restoring the Edentulous Arch - Are Fixed Hybrids Always the Best Answer?

Learn why to consider alternatives for popular fixed hybrids in some edentulous arch cases.

| 3 years ago ›
Operation Deep Freeze: Removing a Stuck Ti-Base
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Techniques & Materials

Operation Deep Freeze: Removing a Stuck Ti-Base

Learn how to use endo ice to freeze or chill a stuck implant ti-base to shrink it so it's easier to remove.

| 3 years ago ›
Pre-Orthodontic Implants for Post-Orthodontic Restoration
Beyond Restoration

Pre-Orthodontic Implants for Post-Orthodontic Restoration

Develop a method to place implants before orthodontic care for post-orthodontic success.

| 3 years ago ›
Fuel Your Wishes
Practice Management

Fuel Your Wishes

Dentistry is stressful, given the demands we place on ourselves — not just from a clinical and patient standpoint, but also leading teams and...

| 3 years ago ›
Printing an Occlusal Guard
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Beyond Restoration

Printing an Occlusal Guard

Follow these 10 steps to understand how to make occlusal appliances in your...

| 3 years ago ›
Don’t ‘Crash Your Coffee’ in Your Dental Practice
Practice Management

Don’t ‘Crash Your Coffee’ in Your Dental Practice

It's time to think about sharpening your focus, to avoid the daily missteps that can sidetrack your practice growth.

| 3 years ago ›