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One Simple Word That Drives Case Acceptance [Ed.]
Case Presentation

One Simple Word That Drives Case Acceptance [Ed.]

I've been saying for some time now – in my e-books and elsewhere – that today's patients are savvy consumers and that they make decisions...

| 10 years ago ›
Four Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Dental Technology
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Practice Management

Four Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Dental Technology

Are you buying dental technology for your practice? Here are four questions to ask yourself before making that financial commitment.

| 10 years ago ›
Oxidative Stress and the Use of Antioxidants in Dentistry [Part I]
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Techniques & Materials

Oxidative Stress and the Use of Antioxidants in Dentistry [Part I]

Chart 1 Details...

| 10 years ago ›
How to Really Create a Memorable First Impression
Practice Management

How to Really Create a Memorable First Impression

We all know that first impressions are important. And in fact most practices get high marks for appearances and for the warmth with which they greet new...

| 10 years ago ›
Why the Recession on 11?
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Esthetics

Why the Recession on 11?

This patient is concerned about the dark line at the cervical of #11 (above). I am usually very kind to tissue when I use retraction cord and...

| 10 years ago ›
Figuring Out What Went Right
Practice Management

Figuring Out What Went Right

I have often said that you need to 'love the no' you sometimes get from a patient who turns down treatment. If you are pure in your case presentation...

| 10 years ago ›
Anterior Resin Restorations: Which Resin Do I Use?
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Esthetics

Anterior Resin Restorations: Which Resin Do I Use?

In this series, I plan on taking you through a quick journey of choosing a composite resin for your restoration, including the steps in the process of...

| 10 years ago ›
What to Do When Things Get Busy
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Practice Management

What to Do When Things Get Busy

In a recent article I talked about the importance of always having someone available to answer the phone in your practice during lunch, since that is...

| 10 years ago ›
Pathway Wear
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Techniques & Materials

Pathway Wear

The wear this patient has on her lower anteriors is something I know you all have seen before. I bet if you look at the palatal surface of the upper...

| 10 years ago ›
Are You Influencing Your Patients?
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Practice Management

Are You Influencing Your Patients?

I often hear dentists complain about the patients that only want to be treated if it's covered by insurance – and I'm sure it's true. The fact is...

| 10 years ago ›
Ensuring the Legacy of Your Practice
Practice Management

Ensuring the Legacy of Your Practice

Dentists who own practices that are among the top performers in their area face a unique challenge when it comes time to sell. These dentists have managed...

| 10 years ago ›
How Many Implants are Needed for Mandibular Overdenture? [Ed.]
Implants

How Many Implants are Needed for Mandibular Overdenture? [Ed.]

The old joke in dental school regarding dentures was you should charge $4,000 dollars for the upper one and don't charge them for the lower....

| 10 years ago ›