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Identifying Pulpal Necrosis for Endodontic Treatment
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Endodontics

Identifying Pulpal Necrosis for Endodontic Treatment

Massachusetts-based endodontist Dr. Judy McIntyre provides three scenarios to help improve interdisciplinary patient care.

| 5 years ago ›
6 Tips to Address Patient Expectations of Insurance Reimbursement
Practice Management

6 Tips to Address Patient Expectations of Insurance Reimbursement

Having an open discussion with patients about the realities of dental insurance is necessary to set reimbursement expectations.

| 5 years ago ›
Fully Guided Implant Placement and Definitive Restoration with CEREC Complete Digital Workflow
Techniques & Materials

Fully Guided Implant Placement and Definitive Restoration with CEREC Complete Digital Workflow

In this visual essay, you'll learn how to use a complete digital workflow for fully guided implant placement and definitive restoration workflow with...

| 5 years ago ›
The Power and Influence of Dental Study Clubs
Practice Team

The Power and Influence of Dental Study Clubs

Ready to start a study club? Or perhaps your club needs to refocus? Learn more about what makes clubs successful and beneficial to the interdisciplinary...

| 5 years ago ›
Occlusal Vertical Dimension and the Edentulous Patient: Methods for Recording OVD
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Beyond Restoration

Occlusal Vertical Dimension and the Edentulous Patient: Methods for Recording OVD

Measuring occlusal vertical dimension accurately is necessary to evaluate the prosthetic space and ensure a predictable outcome.

| 5 years ago ›
Material Selection for the Worn Dentition: Posterior Restorations
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Occlusion & Wear

Material Selection for the Worn Dentition: Posterior Restorations

Discover how to select the optimal material for worn dentition restorations.

| 5 years ago ›
Replacement of Old Veneers
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Esthetics

Replacement of Old Veneers

A visual essay that demonstrates the steps for replacing existing ceramic veneers.

| 5 years ago ›
Single Central Incisors: Setting Dentist and Patient Expectations
Beyond Restoration

Single Central Incisors: Setting Dentist and Patient Expectations

By setting realistic expectations for cost, chair time and esthetic result, the frustration associated with restoring and matching a single indirect central...

| 5 years ago ›
Restoring the Edentulous Arch - Are Fixed Hybrids Always the Best Answer?
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Beyond Restoration

Restoring the Edentulous Arch - Are Fixed Hybrids Always the Best Answer?

Learn why to consider alternatives for popular fixed hybrids in some edentulous arch cases.

| 5 years ago ›
Implant Crowns – Cement, Screw or Both?
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Implants

Implant Crowns – Cement, Screw or Both?

Discover when to use a screw- or cement-retained implant crown for dental restorations.

| 5 years ago ›
Managing Your Best Self – Pilot, Co-Pilot and Autopilot
Practice Management

Managing Your Best Self – Pilot, Co-Pilot and Autopilot

Discover how to 'pilot' yourself toward Great Dentistry using methods from philosopher Brian Johnson.

| 5 years ago ›
Simple Bounce Flash Portraits - How to Go Beyond Taking Mugshots
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Beyond Restoration

Simple Bounce Flash Portraits - How to Go Beyond Taking Mugshots

Spending too much time and space on flashes, softboxes and beauty dishes? Learn to bounce flash using a speedlight for beautiful portraits with uniform...

| 5 years ago ›