‘Frank Phrases:’ Educate Patients on What Is Possible
Dentists should always show patients all the exam findings and know how to transition their mindset to seeing possibilities, according to Dr. Frank Spear....
Adam McWethy | 3 months ago ›
Oh Snap! Managing a Fractured Denture Base
In many cases, a damaged prosthesis can be sent to the dental laboratory for repair, but what if the lab isn't available? Here's what to do.
Darin Dichter | 3 months ago ›
'Frank Phrases:' Give Patients the Option to Do Nothing
Doing nothing should always be a treatment option for dental patients, according to Dr. Frank Spear. When dentists realistically explain to patients the...
Adam McWethy | 4 months ago ›
‘Unconscious Incompetence’ to ‘Conscious Competence:’ Awareness Through FGTP
See how a classic 'black triangle' complaint highlights the benefits of implementing Facially Generated Treatment Planning in relation to patient emotional...
Jeffrey Bonk | 9 months ago ›
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...
John Carson | 10 months ago ›
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...
John Carson | 11 months ago ›
How to Phase Treatment
Dr. Gregg Kinzer provides a visual essay on how to phase a restorative dental treatment plan.
Greggory Kinzer | 1 year ago ›
The Concept of Phasing Treatment
It is not uncommon for patients to delay treatment on complex cases. Discover how to help them understand how to best plan their treatment before their...
Greggory Kinzer | 1 year ago ›
The 3 Accepts: Driving Case Acceptance in Urgent Times
Discover simple steps to help patients recognize the value of dentistry and accept treatment planning in a time of crisis.
Imtiaz Manji | 1 year ago ›
Dental 'Cloacopapyrology' – Planning the Smile
Discover the FGTP-related essentials of dental treatment planning with tooth outline templates.
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
Dental 'Cloacopapyrology' – Integrating Basic Photography
DSLR camera or smartphone? Dr. Jeff Bonk explains dental photography principles that align with FGTP.
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
Balancing Previous Patient Experience with Appropriate Diagnosis
How do you decide when to comply with the patient's request to extract a tooth, and when does it make more sense to either refer them to an oral surgeon...
Kevin Huff | 2 years ago ›