When Ethics and Law Collide with Professionalism
Ethical decision-making processes can be taught in organized courses of study. However, dentists often face circumstances in caring for their patients...
Kevin Huff | 18 hours ago ›
Why Do We Sleep?
With airway as an increasing focus in dentistry, it's important to understand why our patients deserve 7-8 hours of restful sleep a night.
Jeffrey Rouse | 2 days ago ›
Designing a Welcoming Orthodontics Office
Consider these tips to make the experience more memorable and inviting for a wider variety of patients.
Kaitlyn Thompson | 5 days ago ›
Printing an Occlusal Guard
Follow these 10 steps to understand how to make occlusal appliances in your...
John Carson | 6 days ago ›
Tuesday Tip: The Dental Insurance Conundrum
'To be in network, or not to be in network …?' Amy Morgan examines dental insurance challenges through a Shakespearean lens.
Amy Morgan | 1 week ago ›
The Use of a Plaster Verification Jig to Ensure Accuracy of the Master Cast Jig
Dr. Mitrani's visual essay outlines steps to understand materials and techniques to fabricate a plaster verification jig.
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 week ago ›
Dr. Gunson Brings Poet’s Spirit, OMFS Precision to ‘Esthetic Dilemmas’ Seminar
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Michael Gunson shares his passion for mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Michael Ferraresi | 1 week ago ›
Dual-Arch Impressions: ‘Triple-Tray’ Technique – the Good, Bad and Ugly
Learn the 'triple-tray' impression technique and 9 tips on how to apply it in your...
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 week ago ›
My Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Didn’t Work - Now What?
Consider learning these alternatives to IANB for anesthetic techniques to help ensure patients are more comfortable.
Andy Janiga | 2 weeks ago ›
Is It Time to Rethink TMJ Surgery?
While TMJ problems were assumed to affect adults, recent literature shows that the TMJ is injured earlier in life than previously suspected, and earlier...
Jim Mckee | 2 weeks ago ›
Study Club Module: Treatment Options for Injured Jaw Joints
In this new Spear Study Club module, Dr. Jim McKee discusses how to diagnose and treat temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD).
Kaitlyn Thompson | 2 weeks ago ›
Managing Access Openings in Existing Crowns with Bonded Resin Restorations
Learn steps to address access opening restorations with greater precision, including when a previously crowned tooth requires endodontic therapy.
Kevin Huff | 3 weeks ago ›