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 | 1 week ago ›
How to Phase Treatment
Dr. Gregg Kinzer provides a visual essay on how to phase a restorative dental treatment plan.
Greggory Kinzer | 3 months 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 | 4 months 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 | 4 months ago ›
Dental 'Cloacopapyrology' – Planning the Smile
Discover the FGTP-related essentials of dental treatment planning with tooth outline templates.
Jeffrey Bonk | 4 months ago ›
Dental 'Cloacopapyrology' – Integrating Basic Photography
DSLR camera or smartphone? Dr. Jeff Bonk explains dental photography principles that align with FGTP.
Jeffrey Bonk | 4 months 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 | 1 year ago ›
What Does Comprehensive Dental Care Mean?
Comprehensive dental care starts with developing a relationship and building trust with your patients.
Carl Steinberg | 1 year ago ›
My Treatment Plan and Informed Consent Process
Treatment plans must use simple terms with the options clearly outlined, should be presented in writing and be fully reviewed with the patient to mitigate...
Robert Winter | 1 year ago ›
The 'Got Milk' Approach to Patient Communication
Re-thinking your approach to patient conversations could have a significant impact on their treatment and your case acceptance.
Amy Morgan | 2 years ago ›
How to Ensure Successful Cross-Country 'ColLABoration'
Learn how to optimize collaboration with your referring technician for better treatment planning.
Brandon Stapleton | 2 years ago ›
Why You Should Do a Diagnostic Wax-Up
Creating a diagnostic wax-up is a critical component of thorough, successful treatment planning - this article explains why.
Robert Winter | 2 years ago ›