An interdisciplinary approach in dentistry such as facially generated treatment planning get patients beyond hygiene operatory and into more comprehensive...
Jeffrey Rouse | 4 months ago ›
Dental Research Part 3: Types and Sources
By digging deeper into sources and types of dental research available you can assess if what you find is valid before applying it as a standard in your...
Robert Winter | 4 months ago ›
Dental Research Part 2: How to Find What You Need
When conducting dental research, how do you find the resources you need? In the second part of this 3-part series, Dr. Winter gives tips for narrowing...
Robert Winter | 4 months ago ›
Dental Research Part 1: Five Tips to Reduce Confirmation Bias
In the first of a three-part series, Dr. Bob Winter shares the importance of dental research in your practice. This article shares tips to reduce confirmation...
Robert Winter | 4 months ago ›
‘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 | 1 year 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 | 1 year 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 | 1 year 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 | 2 years 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 | 2 years ago ›
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 | 2 years ago ›
Dr. Gregg Kinzer provides a visual essay on how to phase a restorative dental treatment plan.
Greggory Kinzer | 2 years 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 | 2 years ago ›