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Managing Diastemas With Veneers

Managing Diastemas With Veneers

Check out this FGTP-based approach to managing the challenging issue of diastemas with veneers.

| 2 years ago
Building Psychological Safety: The Question Formulation Technique

Building Psychological Safety: The Question Formulation Technique

Promote a space for your team to openly share mistakes and lessons learned from failure through encouraging expression and the free flow of questions....

| 2 years ago
Fabrication and Use of an Incisal Edge Guide

Fabrication and Use of an Incisal Edge Guide

A clinical case study of the fabrication and use of the incisal edge guide and how it can improve communication with a dental laboratory technician and...

| 2 years ago
A Primer on Soft Denture Liners
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A Primer on Soft Denture Liners

We offer a comprehensive look at soft denture liners, from the categories of liners to adhesion research.

| 2 years ago
Optimizing Occlusal Contours of a Full Arch Immediately Loaded Provisional Prosthesis
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Optimizing Occlusal Contours of a Full Arch Immediately Loaded Provisional Prosthesis

Two techniques to rebuild occlusal contours and facilitate occlusal reconstruction of a full arch implant-supported solution.

| 2 years ago
Understanding Vaccine Development: Addressing Concerns in Your Practice

Understanding Vaccine Development: Addressing Concerns in Your Practice

Vaccine mandates have brought new challenges to the dental practice, especially as practice owners. Dr. Robert Winter explains how the COVID-19 vaccine...

| 2 years ago
How to Start Ground Marketing with Zero Dollars

How to Start Ground Marketing with Zero Dollars

Marketing your practice doesn't have to cost a lot of money up front. Use these tips to get started without spending a dime.

| 2 years ago
PFM or Zirconia Crown? A Patient’s Question and Concerns

PFM or Zirconia Crown? A Patient’s Question and Concerns

Today's patients are very much aware of dentistry and its benefits to oral health. This greater engagement has led to our patients asking more questions...

| 2 years ago
Increasing Comprehensive “Airway” Exams: Getting Patients Out of the Hygiene Operatory

Increasing Comprehensive “Airway” Exams: Getting Patients Out of the Hygiene Operatory

Getting patients to agree to more comprehensive treatment requires getting them out of the hygiene chair and to start talking about their health.

| 2 years ago
A Lesson in Leadership: Dr. Mark Sutor
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A Lesson in Leadership: Dr. Mark Sutor

Dr. Sutor shares his thoughts on leadership – in life, in practice and in a study...

| 2 years ago
Understanding and Recognizing Mouth Breathing
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Understanding and Recognizing Mouth Breathing

How can you explain to your patients the need to breath through the nose, not the mouth? This article offers research-based information to help clinicians...

| 2 years ago
Spear Member Highlight – Dr. Kate von Lackum

Spear Member Highlight – Dr. Kate von Lackum

Learn how periodontist and Spear Study Club leader Dr. Kate von Lackum has created honest, productive relationships with patients and her referral network.

| 2 years ago