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Outcome-based Preparation Design of Anterior Teeth: Part I
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Outcome-based Preparation Design of Anterior Teeth: Part I

When preparing anterior teeth - or any tooth - having a clear vision of the final preparation is imperative. Here we break down five dimensions that must...

| 8 years ago
Phasing the Definitive Restorative Procedures

Phasing the Definitive Restorative Procedures

Systematic treatment planning can help a dentist save time and avoid frustration. Here is the five-phase key to success.

| 8 years ago
The Specialist App: 6 Simple Steps to Restorative Treatment Planning

The Specialist App: 6 Simple Steps to Restorative Treatment Planning

Having difficulty communicating with dental specialists? There may not be an actual app for that, but here's six steps to better treatment planning.

| 8 years ago
Treatment Planning and Outcome-based Preparation Design: 5 Requirements for a Successful Result

Treatment Planning and Outcome-based Preparation Design: 5 Requirements for a Successful Result

Dr. Bob Winter delivers a 5-step plan for successful outcome-based preparation design.

| 8 years ago
Three Tips to Virtually Eliminate Composite Sensitivity
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Three Tips to Virtually Eliminate Composite Sensitivity

Dr. John Carson shares his top three tips on how to virtually eliminate composite sensitivity.

| 8 years ago
Pictures: They Don't Always Tell the Whole Story

Pictures: They Don't Always Tell the Whole Story

Dentistry is never static, however, the principles of diagnosis and treatment planning are timeless. What changes is not the principle but the understanding...

| 8 years ago
A Missed Diagnosis or Incorrect Treatment Plan?
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A Missed Diagnosis or Incorrect Treatment Plan?

'He listened to my story differently. He asked different questions. He was respectful of the other practitioner but eloquently questioned the diagnosis....

| 8 years ago
The Rule of Twos

The Rule of Twos

The Rule of Twos is an observation that I believe we all need to add to our protocol, particularly for children. Early detection can mean the difference...

| 8 years ago
Become a Better Client With The Lab Check-In Checklist

Become a Better Client With The Lab Check-In Checklist

The use of checklists is a proven strategy to reduce errors and increase predictability. This strategy propelled mobile surgical clinics in Africa and...

| 8 years ago
Take It Off

Take It Off

Dentists are conservative. This is generally an admirable trait when holding a rotary instrument and removing tooth structure. As with any virtue,...

| 8 years ago
TMJ vs.TMD

TMJ vs.TMD

If you have been in dentistry for any time at all, and even outside of dentistry, we have heard the term or acronym 'TMJ.'  When most people here it,...

| 8 years ago