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Occlusal Stability: When Is It Safe To Treat?
A restorative treatment plan aims to design a stable occlusion to protect the restorations. However, understanding “when it’s safe to…By Curt Ringhofer
• November 6, 2025
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Temporomandibular Joint Space and Articular Disk Position: Is There a Correlation?
Resident Faculty member Dr. Curt Ringhofer explains how early detection of occlusal changes caused by inadequate growth can help lower…By Curt Ringhofer
• October 7, 2025
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Mandibular Slides and Occlusal Management
Nearly 90% of patients aren’t functioning in central relation, and removing a molar can destabilize their habitual occlusion and reveal…By Julie Kwon
• July 29, 2025
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Treating TMD: Similarities Between Spear’s Occlusal Exam and the DC/TMD
The occlusal examination dentists learn as part of their Spear Education journey gathers the same information that’s required for the…By Curt Ringhofer
• June 3, 2025
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Diagnosing TMD: Similarities Between Spear’s Occlusal Exam and the DC/TMD
The occlusal examination dentists learn as part of their Spear Education journey gathers the same information that’s required for the…By Curt Ringhofer
• June 3, 2025
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Idiopathic Condylar Resorption: Reality or Myth?
Multiple studies with MRI data have revealed the link between TMJ issues and condylar resorption, which means it’s no longer…By Jim McKee
• April 8, 2025
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