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 ›
4 Insights from CBCT Imaging
Dentists who want to increase predictability in restorative treatment planning can incorporate a TMJ anatomy assessment using CBCT imaging.
Jim McKee | 1 year ago ›
A Business Model for TMD and Airway Dentistry
While 3D imaging is vital to understand many dental problems, dentists are often challenged when it comes to developing a practice model that allows for...
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 ›
6 Tips to Address Patient Expectations of Insurance Reimbursement
Having an open discussion with patients about the realities of dental insurance is necessary to set reimbursement expectations.
Jim McKee | 1 year ago ›
4 Elements of Effective Weekly Team Meetings
Align your dental practice team following these weekly meeting format tips.
Jim McKee | 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 ›
Is TMD Too Minimally Diagnosed?
With a better understanding of temporomandibular disorders, clinicians can serve more patients and refer less patients out of their practice.
Jim McKee | 2 years 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 years 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 | 2 years ago ›
How Do We Approach Cases With Clicking Jaw Joints?
When a patient comes into your office asking about their clicking jaw joint, do you have a plan of action?
Jim McKee | 2 years ago ›
5 Key MRI Factors
When it comes to TM joint imaging, understanding MRIs is critical. Here are five key factors you need to know.
Jim McKee | 2 years ago ›