Whose Teeth Are They Anyway?
I recently completed a case for a young dentist. It had been a long haul for the two of us, and I was both excited and anxious on the day of delivery....
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›
Crown Modalities
I recently presented a program at the Florida National Dental Convention held in Orlando. A member of the audience came up to me and asked if we teach...
Gary DeWood | 10 years ago ›Why Is There Wear?
If you're old enough to remember Bill Cosby's question 'Why is there air?' you have probably come to some peace with the dental question in the title. The...
Gary DeWood | 10 years ago ›Exquisite Impressions
For many years, diagnostic impressions weren't given the attention they deserved. As I began to utilize diagnostic models in my practice, the need to...
Susan Charles | 10 years ago ›Defining Success: Loving the Journey (Part 2 of 14)
This is the second video in an ongoing series on Defining Success.
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›Perpetual Learning
I have worked with thousands of dentists over the last 15 years of teaching, and I have learned that the dentists who are most successful in their...
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›Veneer Prep Tip
Ask your ceramist how he or she would like you to finish your preparations for all ceramic restorations. You might be surprised to hear that the preference...
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›Defining Success: Context for Success (Part 1 of 14)
This video is the first in an ongoing series on Defining Success. To view the entire series to date, click here. To receive notifications when new blogs...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›Advancing Academic Leadership in Dentistry
June was a very special month for me and my lecture partners of the past 25 years, Vince Kokich and Dave Mathews. On June 12th, we gave a benefit...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›Creating Great Contacts
Recently, while preparing for a lecture on posterior restorative dentistry, I did some research on matrices so I could discuss creating an ideal contact...
Susan Charles | 10 years ago ›Belt and Suspenders
Provisionals on veneer preparations can be challenging. The 'shrink to fit' or 'shrink-wrap' technique has gained popularity over the years. That is,...
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›