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Do You Have a Clear Vision?
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Do You Have a Clear Vision?

Today's date is significant for me. It was on this date in 2003 that I last practiced dentistry. I stopped due to chronic pain in my hand. This last...

| 11 years ago
The Smell and Memory Connection

The Smell and Memory Connection

Years ago, I recall learning about the smell and memory connection in dental school. It fascinated me that there is such a strong associative link between...

| 11 years ago
Light Savers: Understanding Variables in Shade Selection

Light Savers: Understanding Variables in Shade Selection

Color is experienced through our eyes. An understanding of our physiology is basic to the application of the principles of color science and shade selection...

| 11 years ago
Response to "Dollars and Dentists"
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Response to "Dollars and Dentists"

'Dollars and Dentists' by FRONTLINE in association with the Center for Public Integrity, premiered last night on PBS. The investigative program focused...

| 11 years ago
Recognize Complications With a Shift

Recognize Complications With a Shift

It's essential to have confidence in your examination skills to predictably and effectively treat occlusal problems. Most of our patients will exhibit...

| 11 years ago
Upcoming Show to Feature Dental Disparities
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Upcoming Show to Feature Dental Disparities

On June 26, Frontline, the popular PBS newsmagazine program, will air a story that focuses on access to care disparities and the 'business of...

| 11 years ago
How to Take a Bite
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How to Take a Bite

Learn techniques to get predictable results every time when taking patient bite records.

| 11 years ago
Do You Have a Backup Plan?

Do You Have a Backup Plan?

Have you ever wanted to throw your computer out of an open window? We've all been there: the frozen screen, lost files, or worse – the crashed hard...

| 11 years ago
Top Five Reasons Patients Are Afraid of You

Top Five Reasons Patients Are Afraid of You

Part of our role as dentists is to help patients overcome fear and anxiety by creating an environment to help alleviate their concerns. Learn the top...

| 11 years ago
Committee Finds No Link Between Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease
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Committee Finds No Link Between Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease

Many of you may have received the e-mail Issue Alert from the ADA about the link between gum disease and heart disease. According to a recent scientific...

| 11 years ago
Three Ways to Ruin the Relationship With Your Dental Technician
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Three Ways to Ruin the Relationship With Your Dental Technician

One of the areas not often talked about in dentistry is the communication between dentists and lab technicians. This connection is vital not only for...

| 11 years ago
Dental X-Rays Linked to Brain Tumors?
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Dental X-Rays Linked to Brain Tumors?

A recent study published in an early electronic version of Cancer a publication of The American Cancer Society, links dental x-ray exposure to brain tumors,...

| 11 years ago