“PERMISSIVE INTERCUSPATION” What is That All About!?!
Both Dawson and Okeson have clearly taught us that when the mandible is moving in the direction of the maxilla in the centric relation closure arc and...
Michael McDevitt | 8 years ago ›
The concept of dentistry and core values was formally presented to me in 2004, while progressing through the continuum at the L.D. Pankey Intitute, examining...
Kevin Kwiecien | 8 years ago ›
Modern Dentistry - It’s NOT the Disease, it’s the PERSON
If you know me you are very aware of my belief that dentistry is way less about teeth and procedures than it is about the patient. In fact, I extend...
Gary DeWood | 8 years ago ›
Tips for Great Communication With Your Interdisciplinary Team
Do many of your cases involve working with other offices? If you are a specialist then the answer is certainly yes. However, I suspect it is also...
John Carson | 8 years ago ›
Ceramics used in dentistry require heat to consolidate and structurally transform the material. Firing ceramic restorations at temperatures and durations...
Darin Dichter | 8 years ago ›
Do I Medi-Care or Do I Medi-NOT Care?
If you think the Medicare opt-in or opt out decision is a confusing one you are not alone. I have been reading opinions from every direction regarding...
Gary DeWood | 8 years ago ›
Surprising Expasyl Conversation at Master’s Forum
I was asked to give an update (via a current literature review) on the use of Expasyl during a recent workshop here at Spear. A 2012 article...
Kevin Kwiecien | 9 years ago ›
Oral Cancer Awareness - Will You Be Part of the Change?
Did you know that April 14th through the 20th is National Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week? Providing a comprehensive extra and intra-oral exam for...
Kim Miller | 9 years ago ›
'Optimizing the Schedule for Practice Growth' Is Now Live!
Why do some practices get into a steady ongoing growth curve, while others reach a plateau where further growth is limited? Obviously, in any practice,...
John Roark | 9 years ago ›
Ortho vs. Restorative to Correct Malaligned Teeth, Part II Is Now Live!
Excessive, uneven or asymmetrical gingival levels are not uncommon in the restorative practice. The etiology and treatment options can be confusing, often...
John Roark | 9 years ago ›
Facebows … Optimizing the Data
It is nearly impossible to find a textbook related to prosthodontics or restorative dentistry that does not mention the facebow as a technique to orient...
Doug Benting | 9 years ago ›
Controlling Accounts Receivable for Patients is Now Live!
Some patients expect to be able to leave your practice without paying until you send them a statement or for the practice to automatically offer financial...
Denise Prichard | 9 years ago ›