When the Restoration Fits the Model But Not the Patient
Have you ever had a restoration that fit the model it was made on but not your patient's tooth? While this should be a rare occurance, this has or will...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›What Can Dentists Learn From a Charity?
It was a charitable organization based out of a university in Israel, working to help provide services to disabled people in specific neighborhoods. Every...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›Why Does That Crown Look Like That?
This picture illustrates a bad day for the restorative dentist. A ceramic crown crack – BUMMER. Having lived through the birth and growth of...
Gary DeWood | 10 years ago ›How the Value of Time Drives Quality of Life
I am often asked what I like to do in my free time. I understand the point of the question, but I think there is a flaw in the wording. To be honest,...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›Sometimes efforts at saving an implant make things worse. This case showed signs of recession shortly after the final crown was placed. Tissue...
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›There are a lot of things going on in a dental practice at any given time. Nobody knows this better than the people on the front lines – the team...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›Periodontal Disease in the U.S. [INFOGRAPHIC]
According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every two Americans aged 30 and up has some form...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›Practicing Dentistry the 'Swiss Way'
This is a picture of Dr. Steve Ratcliff and me at the 'Top of Europe' at a place called Jungfrau in Switzerland. It's a breathtaking display of snow,...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›One Great Way to Help Your New Associate Succeed
Pair your new dentist with your best assistant. I realize that in many cases, the professional bond an established dentist feels with his or her assistant...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›Dental Advisor Membership now a Benefit to Faculty Club
We are pleased to announce a new amenity to Faculty Club. Every member will have access to a complimentary one-year standard online subscription to The...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 10 years ago ›It's Not Just What You Say to Patients
As a dentist, you put a lot of thought into your case presentations; organizing your data, assessing the patient's motivations and mindsets and being...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›Dentin Adhesives for Direct Posterior Composite [Ed.]
This sensitivity can be caused by pulpal inflammation, but in most instances I believe it is from inadequate sealing of the dentin. Martin...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›