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Two Ways to Become a Standout Dentist

Two Ways to Become a Standout Dentist

The majority of patients believe that most dentists are good – and they're right. Dentistry as a whole has demonstrated consistently high...

| 11 years ago
Study: Dental Bib Clips Can Still Harbor Bacteria After Disinfection
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Study: Dental Bib Clips Can Still Harbor Bacteria After Disinfection

According to a recent release, researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and the Forsyth Institute published a study that found that a...

| 11 years ago
Be on the Lookout for This Patient ...
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Be on the Lookout for This Patient ...

I've been hearing in the news how this past Easter weekend was one of the best in recent memory for retailers. There have also been reports from the Census...

| 11 years ago
An Investment in Patient Comfort and Safety

An Investment in Patient Comfort and Safety

We all know we use bright lights when treating our patients. We work very close to our patients and it's quite easy to shine our lights in their eyes....

| 11 years ago
Simulating Gingival Tissue With Pink Ceramic in Fixed Prosthesis

Simulating Gingival Tissue With Pink Ceramic in Fixed Prosthesis

The ideal treatment to address soft tissue defects is through the use of a graft. Using pink ceramic should be the clinician's last resort; however, if...

| 11 years ago
Creating Gingival Harmony
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Creating Gingival Harmony

Many patients who have changed their smiles by restoring their teeth are quick to notice a discrepancy in the tooth length/gingival margin on even a...

| 11 years ago
Why It's Great to be a Dentist
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Why It's Great to be a Dentist

The secret is out: You have the best job in America. U.S. News and World Report has released their annual '100 Best Jobs' review, where they evaluate considerations...

| 11 years ago
Simplify the Worn Dentition Diagnosis Process
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Simplify the Worn Dentition Diagnosis Process

It is not always possible to clearly identify the cause of tooth wear. However, qualifying tooth wear, with all of the attributes noted in the adjacent...

| 11 years ago
The 'Smart Practice' Solution
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The 'Smart Practice' Solution

You can always spot the dentists who have truly internalized a modern approach to dentistry. They're the ones who use technology in an integrated way...

| 11 years ago
The Two Types of Erosion

The Two Types of Erosion

In a previous article I talked about the difference between erosion and attrition. In the next few articles I'll be discussing the different kinds of...

| 11 years ago
A Competitive Advantage for Dentists

A Competitive Advantage for Dentists

Think about all the things that are withdrawn from your account automatically each month: your cell phone payment, cable and Internet service, and so...

| 11 years ago
Two Words That Always Capture Attention

Two Words That Always Capture Attention

There is a reason that advertisers have for generations been using the phrase 'new and improved.' It's a natural human instinct to be drawn toward things that...

| 11 years ago