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Causes of Excess Overjet
Occlusion & Wear

Causes of Excess Overjet

What causes excess overjet? This article explores three major causes.

| 7 years ago ›
How To Classify TM Joints - Part II
Occlusion & Wear

How To Classify TM Joints - Part II

Part I introduced a simple 5-stage method for classifying TM joints - now check out this detailed method.

| 7 years ago ›
How To Restore Severely Discolored Teeth
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Beyond Restoration

How To Restore Severely Discolored Teeth

Check out these tried-and-true tricks for successfully restoring severely discolored teeth.

| 7 years ago ›
Solving the Silent Epidemic of Cracked Teeth
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Beyond Restoration

Solving the Silent Epidemic of Cracked Teeth

Cracked teeth may be an epidemic, but it can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Here are some tips on helping your patients with cracked teeth.

| 7 years ago ›
Improving Case Acceptance - How to Get More Revenue (and Joy) From Your Practice
Practice Management

Improving Case Acceptance - How to Get More Revenue (and Joy) From Your Practice

Learn how to build trust and improve your treatment presentation to increase case acceptance and practice revenue.

| 7 years ago ›
Fabrication of a Single-Tooth Implant Provisional Restoration - a Visual Essay
Beyond Restoration

Fabrication of a Single-Tooth Implant Provisional Restoration - a Visual Essay

Fabricating a single-tooth implant-supported restoration requires careful step-by-step approach to deliver a restoration that will assist the process...

| 7 years ago ›
The Truth About Group Function
Practice Management

The Truth About Group Function

Group function in occlusal schemes is critical - but what's the one type of group function critical to the success of your practice as a whole?

| 7 years ago ›
5 Keys for Early Palatal Expansion
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Occlusion & Wear

5 Keys for Early Palatal Expansion

We discuss 5 key reasons for early expansion, giving additional support for early application of this beneficial...

| 7 years ago ›
Foundational Knowledge of Airway Starts With Knowing Why We Sleep
Airway

Foundational Knowledge of Airway Starts With Knowing Why We Sleep

If you want to offer the best treatment for airway dysfunction, you must understand the reason we sleep and how profoundly it affects one's overall health.

| 7 years ago ›
Classifying TM Joints - Part I
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Occlusion & Wear

Classifying TM Joints - Part I

This article will describe the classification system designed by Clyde Wilkes and outline the 5 different stages of TM joints in the Wilkes...

| 7 years ago ›
Options for Determining Vertical Dimension: Part I
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Occlusion & Wear

Options for Determining Vertical Dimension: Part I

What are the best techniques and methods for determining vertical dimension in dentate patients?

| 7 years ago ›
Owner vs. Associate - Who Has It Better?
Practice Management

Owner vs. Associate - Who Has It Better?

What are the pros and cons of dental practice ownership vs. being an associate?

| 7 years ago ›