The Significance of Centric Relation When Preparing Posterior Crowns
Dr. Bonk shares a discussion with a resident about the significance of centric relation when preparing posterior crowns to avoid the sudden loss of vertical...
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
Three Keys to Ceramic Dental Adhesion: Enamel, Dentin, and Cementum Variations
Longevity and retention of direct composite restorations or indirect ceramic veneers depend on adequate adhesion to the tooth surface, making ceramic...
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
A Quick Tooth Shade Matching Technique to Simplify the Chairside Process
Using this tooth shade matching technique makes selecting a reference tooth shade simple, efficient, and predictable for restorative dentists to do chairside.
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
Using Golden Percentage in Dentistry for Ideal Tooth Proportions
One of the critical aspects of esthetic dentistry is creating geometric or mathematical proportions for esthetic outcomes. Applying the concept of golden...
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
Communicating a Facebow Transfer Procedure: A Case Study
A successful facebow transfer procedure requires accurate images and concise communication with the dental lab. This case study outlines the best way...
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
Managing Diastemas With Veneers
Check out this FGTP-based approach to managing the challenging issue of diastemas with veneers.
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
Fabrication and Use of an Incisal Edge Guide
A clinical case study of the fabrication and use of the incisal edge guide and how it can improve communication with a dental laboratory technician and...
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
PFM or Zirconia Crown? A Patient’s Question and Concerns
Today's patients are very much aware of dentistry and its benefits to oral health. This greater engagement has led to our patients asking more questions...
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
The Importance and Strategy Behind Custom Incisal Guide Tables
Custom anterior guide tables are the key to achieving more predictability for indirect restorations. Dr. Jeff Bonk explains why and how to use them.
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 years ago ›
The Future of Collaborative Dentistry
A discussion on why it is important for dentists and specialists to collaborate, how they can be better at it, and what the future holds.
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 years ago ›
Learning “Superfood” – How One Question Makes Campus Learning Stick
Resident faculty instructor Dr. Jeff Bonk reflects on how he has made the transition from campus learning to practice reality.
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 years ago ›
The Future of Dentistry: Continuing Education in the Digital Age
Spear Talk moderators and campus mentors Drs. Jeff Bonk and Jeff Lineberry discuss what the future holds for dental continuing education—on campus and online.
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 years ago ›