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A Brief History of the Toothbrush

A Brief History of the Toothbrush

Today it seems like people shuffle through hundreds of toothbrushes that line the market shelves, hoping that the latest and greatest model will deliver...

| 11 years ago
A New Way of Thinking About Vision

A New Way of Thinking About Vision

Do you have to see it to believe it, or do you have to believe it to see it? That's a question I have often asked when I talk about the importance...

| 11 years ago
Is Group Function Really Bad?
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Is Group Function Really Bad?

Most of us have been taught that ideal occlusion means canine guidance, or mutually protected occlusion. In fact, that is the preferred occlusal...

| 11 years ago
'Thoroughly Concise Ignorance'
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'Thoroughly Concise Ignorance'

We usually think of ignorance as a negative word. But I heard a speaker at a conference recently who got me rethinking how we should approach the concept....

| 11 years ago
Anterior Temporaries: Adjusting Contour Intra-Orally
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Anterior Temporaries: Adjusting Contour Intra-Orally

In an earlier article, I went over the importance of creating beautiful anterior temporaries to help build your practice and inspire confidence in your...

| 11 years ago
Don't Let This Moment of Opportunity Slip Away
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Don't Let This Moment of Opportunity Slip Away

When a patient thanks you after a visit, what do you do? People are often confused when I ask that question. What is there to do? You say something...

| 11 years ago
Evaluating 'At Risk' Occlusions
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Evaluating 'At Risk' Occlusions

One of the most critical components of the examination is evaluating for 'at risk' occlusal conditions. These risks can take even the most seemingly simple...

| 11 years ago
Never Give Up On Yourself
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Never Give Up On Yourself

Every once in a while you come across someone who is really passionate about being good at what they do. When that happens you're usually in for a memorable...

| 11 years ago
Say Cheese: New Method for Restoring Missing Teeth Involves Gum Tissue and Mice Cells

Say Cheese: New Method for Restoring Missing Teeth Involves Gum Tissue and Mice Cells

According to a recent news release on Biological tooth replacement, scientists have developed a new method of replacing missing teeth with a bioengineered...

| 11 years ago
Have You Really 'Been There, Done That?'

Have You Really 'Been There, Done That?'

One of the most gratifying things for me as an educator is when I hear from clients who have implemented some of the strategies I've lectured on and been...

| 11 years ago
The Value of Stick Bites
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The Value of Stick Bites

The stick 'bite' is a quick and easy reference for your ceramist. It's not really a bite registration; rather, it is a useful tool for...

| 11 years ago
Setting Fees Based on Your Expertise
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Setting Fees Based on Your Expertise

A high-tech, high-volume power plant suffers a breakdown that grinds everything to a halt. All the engineers and maintenance people on the team do everything...

| 11 years ago