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Tooth Wear Appliances: Posterior Pivots
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Tooth Wear Appliances: Posterior Pivots

To pick up where I left off in the previous article about tooth wear appliances, a posterior pivot is the opposite of an anterior bite plane. This appliance...

| 11 years ago
An Important Message for Young Dentists Who Want to Buy a Practice
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An Important Message for Young Dentists Who Want to Buy a Practice

When most dentists envision buying a practice they see the process as being a quick turnaround transfer of power: 'I give you the money, you introduce...

| 11 years ago
Thoughts on Being a Volunteer
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Thoughts on Being a Volunteer

I just finished a week at Open Wide Foundation's clinic in Peronia, Guatemala. It was a chance for me to grow, yet again, in this life I love. I...

| 11 years ago
Let Patients Have Their Say
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Let Patients Have Their Say

During an average patient visit how much time do you spend talking? It may seem natural that you would be the one with more to say during a consultation;...

| 11 years ago
Meeting Dentists Around the Globe
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Meeting Dentists Around the Globe

Having celebrated my one year anniversary with Spear (can you believe it?!) I took a couple weeks off to explore the globe and embarked on a cruise...

| 11 years ago
Create a Great Impression and Reduce Stress
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Create a Great Impression and Reduce Stress

I was treating a patient recently and came across a common problem. Fortunately, I already had a solution based on trial and error. When...

| 11 years ago
Are You Having 'Value of the Mouth' Conversations?
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Are You Having 'Value of the Mouth' Conversations?

Very few people plan for dental care in their budget, and case acceptance will always depend to some degree on affordability. However, affordability is...

| 11 years ago
What is Oil Pulling?

What is Oil Pulling?

An ancient Ayurvedic method, commonly known as oil pulling, may help prevent enamel erosion and gum disease among other things such as headaches, chronic...

| 11 years ago
What is the Future of Dentistry?

What is the Future of Dentistry?

At the end of a recent webinar I delivered, I was asked the following question: 'What do you see the future of dentistry looking like in the next five...

| 11 years ago
It's the Simple Things That Matter
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It's the Simple Things That Matter

As we see patients day in and day out, we focus on keeping our margins smooth and restorations looking and fitting exquisitely. We ensure their comfort...

| 11 years ago
Feldspathic Vs. Pressable Ceramic Veneers
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Feldspathic Vs. Pressable Ceramic Veneers

I often say there is no one size fits all solution in dental material selection. Of course there are certain materials that have multiple uses based...

| 11 years ago
Selling Your Practice in a Few Years? Don't Make this Mistake
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Selling Your Practice in a Few Years? Don't Make this Mistake

It's natural for owner-doctors who are looking toward retirement to want to scale back re-investment in their practices. Why sink a lot of money into...

| 11 years ago