Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years (Part 2)
Philadelphia's Dr. Carl Steinberg addresses burning questions about bite splints, nightguards and other occlusion-related clinical challenges.
Carl Steinberg | 3 months ago ›Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years
Philadelphia's Dr. Carl Steinberg, a restorative dentist, mentor, and instructor, answers real-life occlusion questions.
Carl Steinberg | 4 months ago ›Updated Occlusion Pathway: Dr. Spear Releases 2 New Courses
Spear Online members now have access to fresh occlusion content, including two new courses that are part of Dr. Frank Spear's revamped occlusion CE pathway.
Bonnie Serino | 6 months ago ›Red Flag-Maxillary First Premolar Extraction for Orthodontics
Discover why it's important to look for undiagnosed joint issues when dental patients present with maxillary first premolars extracted for orthodontic...
Jim Mckee | 6 months ago ›Evidence-Based Dentistry: How Good is the Evidence?
Many of the concepts taught in occlusion and TMD are unsupported in the literature and are in direct conflict with literature in peer-reviewed journals,...
Jim Mckee | 7 months ago ›Should I Image Before Making an Occlusal Appliance?
Discover when to image a patient's TMJ before fabricating an occlusal appliance.
Jim Mckee | 1 year ago ›Material Selection for the Worn Dentition: Posterior Restorations
Discover how to select the optimal material for worn dentition restorations.
Greggory Kinzer | 1 year ago ›Anterior Repositioning Appliance: The Night Guard You Never Heard Of
A splint anterior repositioning appliance that is not traditionally mentioned in dental school can be a very successful design.
Jeffrey Rouse | 1 year ago ›What Makes Muscles Hurt?
When patients present with muscle pain, there may be reasons other than occlusal interferences that do not resolve with traditional therapy.
Jim Mckee | 1 year ago ›Dr. Frank Spear Releases 3 New Occlusion Courses
Designed to help clinicians eliminate confusion about occlusion, the Spear Online courses go in-depth on occlusal factors, concepts and assessment.
Kaitlyn Thompson | 1 year ago ›Redefining Occlusion
Defining occlusion based only on tooth position has its shortcomings. To offer patients appropriate treatment, occlusion evaluation should consist of...
Jim Mckee | 1 year ago ›Taking the ‘Voodoo’ Out of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion
Learn the definition of VDO and specific criteria for evaluation, decision-making and action for a change of vertical to address excessive tooth wear.
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›