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Ortho vs. Restorative to Correct Malaligned Teeth, Part II Is Now Live!

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...

| 9 years ago
Facebows … Optimizing the Data
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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...

| 9 years ago
Controlling Accounts Receivable for Patients is Now Live!

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...

| 9 years ago
Dental Photography Staff Training Course Now Live!

Dental Photography Staff Training Course Now Live!

Complete diagnosis and treatment planning is far easier when the dentist has a complete set of clinical photographs to use during the treatment planning...

| 9 years ago
The Do's and Don'ts of Twitter

The Do's and Don'ts of Twitter

Twitter is one of the most popular social media platforms today with more than 288 million monthly active users. Commonly referred to as a...

| 9 years ago
Ortho vs. Restorative Course Now Live!

Ortho vs. Restorative Course Now Live!

'Can I treat this patient without orthodontics?' This is one of the questions that Dr. Frank Spear gets asked the most by restorative dentists. Excessive,...

| 9 years ago
CAD/CAM and Planning
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CAD/CAM and Planning

I am not a dentist who chooses to use an in-office milling system. It just doesn't make sense for my small practice and low volume of patients. Yet, I...

| 9 years ago
The Best Ever Hygiene Exam is Now Live!

The Best Ever Hygiene Exam is Now Live!

Too much to do and not enough time to get it all done? Screening your patients quickly and prioritizing their needs is the secret to dental hygiene time...

| 9 years ago
Getting Buy-In From Your Dental Team

Getting Buy-In From Your Dental Team

In my last article, I talked about one strategy for implementing change in your practice. This concept focused on changing the actions of the dental team...

| 9 years ago
Top 4 Facebook Posting Tips for Dentists

Top 4 Facebook Posting Tips for Dentists

As a dentist in today's world, it's important for you to have an online presence in order to interact with your patients and colleagues. It's also imperative...

| 9 years ago
3D Printing
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3D Printing

It seems that 3D printing is all the rage right now. There have been articles and news reports about this fascinating technology being talked about all...

| 9 years ago
Effective Periodontal Therapies: Part II is Now Live!

Effective Periodontal Therapies: Part II is Now Live!

You have all have seen patients whose home care was minimal, but when their teeth are cleaned, the gingivitis quickly resolves and there is no bone loss...

| 9 years ago