Post-Pandemic Dentistry: TMD Fact and Fiction
Dr. Jim McKee explores why the pervasive myth behind TMD could contribute to missed diagnoses and improper treatment—and how doctors and teams can avoid it.
Jim McKee | 2 weeks ago ›
6 Key Factors for Getting Patients to Say “Yes” to MRIs and CBCTs
Dr. Jim McKee discusses the six key clinical factors that can help uncertain patients recognize the value in TMJ imaging.
Jim McKee | 4 weeks ago ›
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 | 8 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 | 10 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 | 11 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 | 11 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 | 1 year 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 | 2 years 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 | 2 years ago ›