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Managing the Second Opinion: Part II
Practice Management

Managing the Second Opinion: Part II

When seeing second-opinion patients, communication can seem like a precarious exercise. Using these tips, however, will set you - and the patient - up...

| 9 years ago ›
Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part III
Beyond Restoration

Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part III

In Part III of this series, we look at the key elements to consider in regards to recession and facial margin placement.

| 9 years ago ›
What Would a Great Leader Do?
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Practice Management

What Would a Great Leader Do?

We cannot disconnect from our emotions, but we can control them. Here's a lesson on how - and why - great leaders should avoid saying something they'll...

| 9 years ago ›
Guided Implant Surgery and the Blind Skier
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Implants

Guided Implant Surgery and the Blind Skier

We focus on two important aspects of guided implant surgery: trust and vision.

| 9 years ago ›
Bringing Patients Comfort During Lengthy Dental Procedures
Techniques & Materials

Bringing Patients Comfort During Lengthy Dental Procedures

One of our contributors shares his favorite device for avoiding TMJ trauma and frustration in the operatory during lengthy procedures.

| 9 years ago ›
Reusing Titanium Healing Abutments
Techniques & Materials

Reusing Titanium Healing Abutments

You can reuse healing abutments, but should you? We look at the research surrounding contamination commercially available titanium healing abutments.

| 9 years ago ›
Why Open Wide?
Practice Management

Why Open Wide?

Open Wide is changing lives around the world ... and it could change...

| 9 years ago ›
A Great Way to Contribute to the Next Generation of Dentistry
Practice Management

A Great Way to Contribute to the Next Generation of Dentistry

Here's how you can - and why you should - inspire and prepare the next generation of dentists.

| 9 years ago ›
Preparing the Intaglio of Restorations for Delivery
Beyond Restoration

Preparing the Intaglio of Restorations for Delivery

If you want to make sure your restorations stay on, check out these material-specific tips on preparing and treating the internal surface of your restorations.

| 9 years ago ›
Class II Correction: 3 Evaluations for Optimal Referral Timing
Occlusion & Wear

Class II Correction: 3 Evaluations for Optimal Referral Timing

We look at the research and offer advice on the optimal time to refer a malocclusion patient for orthodontic treatment.

| 9 years ago ›
Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part II
Beyond Restoration

Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part II

We focus on the use of supragingival margins on molars and the two key elements that must be considered.

| 9 years ago ›
Dark Tissue Around Implants?
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Implants

Dark Tissue Around Implants?

What is the most crucial factor in terms of correcting tissue discoloration around implant restorations? We discuss the research in our latest article.

| 9 years ago ›