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Autogenous Fat: Preferred Material for TMJ Disk Replacement

Autogenous Fat: Preferred Material for TMJ Disk Replacement

While disk repairs are the preferred option to restore normal joint anatomy, it may not be possible with the amount of soft- or hard-tissue deformation....

| 1 year ago
Maxilla Is Key in Comprehensive Treatment Planning

Maxilla Is Key in Comprehensive Treatment Planning

Dr. Jeffrey Rouse builds the case for dentists to keep the maxilla in mind when planning comprehensive treatment.

| 2 years ago
Spear Refreshes Chairside Patient Education Videos

Spear Refreshes Chairside Patient Education Videos

Spear Education chairside PE videos and accompanying handouts were refreshed and released onto Spear Online and customer playlists with improved and enhanced...

| 2 years ago
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