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The Pros and Cons of Thermoplastic Partial Dentures
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Techniques & Materials

The Pros and Cons of Thermoplastic Partial Dentures

Dr. Mary Ann Salcetti discusses the advances in thermoplastic materials and their use in prosthetic dentistry.

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When Patients Present With Confusing Pain
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Beyond Restoration

When Patients Present With Confusing Pain

Nine potential causes of pain for patients who don't have an obvious diagnosis.

| 1 year ago ›
How Dentists Can Support the LGBTQ+ Community
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Dental Student

How Dentists Can Support the LGBTQ+ Community

Dr. Alex Barrera helps to advance equality for queer dental professionals in their work and learning environments, while also fostering awareness and...

| 1 year ago ›
Use a 212 Modified Clamp To Restore Cervical Carious & NCCLs on Adjacent Teeth
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Techniques & Materials

Use a 212 Modified Clamp To Restore Cervical Carious & NCCLs on Adjacent Teeth

Learn a technique to restore cervical carious and NCCLs using a modified 212 clamp alternately between teeth that will be restored to reduce the...

| 1 year ago ›
Creating Space and How That Can Help You in Your Practice and at Home
Practice Management

Creating Space and How That Can Help You in Your Practice and at Home

These tips will help you find ways to create space in your life to be better dentists, spouses and parents.

| 1 year ago ›
Oh Snap! Managing a Fractured Denture Base
Case Presentation

Oh Snap! Managing a Fractured Denture Base

In many cases, a damaged prosthesis can be sent to the dental laboratory for repair, but what if the lab isn't available? Here's what to do.

| 1 year ago ›
Which Joint Classification System Should I Use?
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Beyond Restoration

Which Joint Classification System Should I Use?

Learn how to determine when the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorder (RDC/TMD), the Wilkes Classification System and the Piper Classification...

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8 Considerations in Denture Relining
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Techniques & Materials

8 Considerations in Denture Relining

Improve your denture relining techniques with these 8 steps to...

| 1 year ago ›
How to Transition a Removable Implant-Supported Solution to a Fixed Prosthesis (Part 2)
Beyond Restoration

How to Transition a Removable Implant-Supported Solution to a Fixed Prosthesis (Part 2)

In the final part of his series, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explains more about helping patients avoid misjudging the value of preexisting dental implants.

| 1 year ago ›
When Dental Patients Pop the Question ‘Can You Help Me?’
Practice Team

When Dental Patients Pop the Question ‘Can You Help Me?’

Learn how to address TMJ issues through Dr. Jim McKee's example of a new, 34-year-old patient who presented with a history of significant dental treatment.

| 1 year ago ›
Oxidative Stress and an Antioxidant Regime for Restorative Dentistry
Beyond Restoration

Oxidative Stress and an Antioxidant Regime for Restorative Dentistry

Dr. Bob Winter reveals an antioxidant regime to help make clinical restorative procedures that manipulate the tissue more predictable.

| 1 year ago ›
How to Transition a Removable Implant-Supported Solution to a Fixed Prosthesis (Part 1)
Beyond Restoration

How to Transition a Removable Implant-Supported Solution to a Fixed Prosthesis (Part 1)

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani showcases a challenging patient who is treated with a fixed, screw-retained implant provisional restoration utilizing digital technology.

| 1 year ago ›