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Nancy Case Study: Communicating with the Lab [Part I]
Esthetics

Nancy Case Study: Communicating with the Lab [Part I]

In a previous article, I went over the treatment planning process of Nancy's two central incisors that had old restorations and the completion of...

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Understanding the Challenge of the 'Doing Gap'
Practice Management

Understanding the Challenge of the 'Doing Gap'

Chances are, you know right now what you could be doing that would improve your life or career. I think most people usually know, at least in a general...

| 10 years ago ›
Erosion in Just One Part of the Mouth?
Occlusion & Wear

Erosion in Just One Part of the Mouth?

Some erosive patterns are head scratchers. How does erosion occur in just one part of the mouth? With some bulimic patients, there is more wear on one...

| 10 years ago ›
Study: Material Loss Protects Teeth Against Fatigue Failure
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Beyond Restoration

Study: Material Loss Protects Teeth Against Fatigue Failure

According to a recent news release, scientists of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig and the Senckenberg Research Institute...

| 10 years ago ›
How to Make Sure Your New Associate is "The Right Person"
Practice Management

How to Make Sure Your New Associate is "The Right Person"

Bringing an associate dentist into the practice is a huge commitment. Your practice is like a home, and bringing a new person in can change the dynamic...

| 10 years ago ›
A Proven Stress Reducer for Dentists
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Practice Management

A Proven Stress Reducer for Dentists

We have been conducting interviews lately with a number of dentists who have enjoyed significant success with Spear. We wanted to document what their...

| 10 years ago ›
Using the Open Tray Technique When Impressing Implant Sites
Implants

Using the Open Tray Technique When Impressing Implant Sites

Sometimes it's the little things that save time and aggravation and you wonder what took you so long to think of it. I always use the open tray...

| 10 years ago ›
Study: Is Emotional Intelligence More Important than IQ in Dentist-Patient Relationships?
Beyond Restoration

Study: Is Emotional Intelligence More Important than IQ in Dentist-Patient Relationships?

According to a recent release, researchers from Case Western Reserve University's School of Dental Medicine and Weatherhead School of Management, found...

| 10 years ago ›
One Simple Way to Get Patients to Invite Others
Practice Management

One Simple Way to Get Patients to Invite Others

Ask. Yes, it really is that simple. If you're like most dentists, you probably have a lot of potential ambassadors who are walking out the door keeping...

| 10 years ago ›
Close the Access Opening of Implant Abutments
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Implants

Close the Access Opening of Implant Abutments

When trying in an all-ceramic restoration on an implant abutment to confirm the esthetic outcome prior to its cementation, I suggest following these steps:...

| 10 years ago ›
What is Your Magic Number?
Practice Management

What is Your Magic Number?

I've always said that success in life boils down to how you handle three interconnected fundamentals: your time, money and relationships. Focus too much...

| 10 years ago ›
Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part III]
Techniques & Materials

Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part III]

As mentioned in Part I and Part II of this series, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from the diagnostic wax-up to the mouth is to...

| 10 years ago ›