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The Role the First Point of Contact Plays in the Restorative Process
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The Role the First Point of Contact Plays in the Restorative Process

Dr. Douglas Benting talks about identifying the first point of contact in occlusion, and the role it plays in the restorative process.

| 1 year ago
The Importance of Perspective in Incisal and Occlusal Assessments
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The Importance of Perspective in Incisal and Occlusal Assessments

Dr. Robert Winter explains how perspective can make a significant difference when determining what is 'level' in incisal and occlusal assessments.

| 1 year ago
Evaluating the Worn Dentition from a Digital File

Evaluating the Worn Dentition from a Digital File

In this article, supported by several photo examples, Dr. Darin Dichter shows how the use of intraoral scanners can help facilitate occlusal analysis...

| 1 year ago
Dental Photography 101

Dental Photography 101

Dental photography is an integral part of the treatment planning process. Dr. Andy Janiga shares best practices for creating better photos to aid in case...

| 1 year ago
A Simplified Technique for Gathering Lab Information in Full Arch Cases
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A Simplified Technique for Gathering Lab Information in Full Arch Cases

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani shows how to simplify and streamline the process of gathering information to transfer to dental labs in implant-supported full arch...

| 1 year ago
Using the CDC’s Infection Control Pyramid to Minimize and Manage Hazards
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Using the CDC’s Infection Control Pyramid to Minimize and Manage Hazards

The CDC's infection control pyramid is built on elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE. Read on to see how...

| 1 year ago
Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 3:  Restoring the Proximal Box
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Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 3: Restoring the Proximal Box

In this final article of a three-part series on Class 2 restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson walks through the main strategies employed to restore the...

| 1 year ago
Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 2: Management of Direct Resin

Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 2: Management of Direct Resin

In the second of a three-part series on Class 2 restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson walks through the fundamentals of placing direct resin...

| 1 year ago
Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 1: Common Problems

Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 1: Common Problems

In the first of a three-part series on Class 2 restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson discusses the common issues that arise after placing direct...

| 1 year ago
Marketing Your Dental Practice to Senior Homes:  The One Business to Not Overlook

Marketing Your Dental Practice to Senior Homes: The One Business to Not Overlook

Marketing your dental practice to senior homes can unlock a new world of patients. In this article, find out how to find these patients, build relationships...

| 1 year ago
Immediate Dentin Sealing: What We Know
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Immediate Dentin Sealing: What We Know

Dr. Melissa Siebert explains the concept and history of immediate dentin sealing (IDS) and examines the research on its benefits and disadvantages.

| 1 year ago
Dental Offices and OSHA: Cross-Contamination Standards

Dental Offices and OSHA: Cross-Contamination Standards

Dental offices must follow OSHA cross-contamination standards to keep their workplace safe and minimize outbreak risks. Read on to review recommendations...

| 1 year ago