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Treatment Planning with Confidence

Treatment Planning with Confidence

Moving beyond single tooth dentistry requires a change in the way we view and speak with patients. This workshop introduces the proven facially generated treatment planning (FGTP) approach to help you treatment plan any patient in your practice, regardless of the complexity.

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Treatment Planning with Confidence

Occlusion in Clinical Practice

Occlusion is one of the most confusing topics in dentistry. Dogmatic, often conflicting, theories coupled with variable dental school and clinical practice experiences often leave clinicians wondering how to best manage their patients.

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Treatment Planning with Confidence

Restorative Design

Tooth preparation is the foundation of what we do as restorative dentists. Crowns, minimal reduction veneers, conventional reduction veneers, extensive reduction veneers, veneerlays, onlays, inlays – the design is dictated by the requirements of the material selected and the outcome desired.

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How MMPs Affect Your Adhesive Dentistry
Techniques & Materials

How MMPs Affect Your Adhesive Dentistry

Acidic, low-pH environments — such as the hybrid layer during acid etching — can activate these enzymes, which play a key role in...

| 3 days ago ›
Minimally Invasive Caries Removal: An Evidence-Based Technique
Techniques & Materials

Minimally Invasive Caries Removal: An Evidence-Based Technique

More conservative approaches to caries removal, such as the selective and stepwise techniques, are preferred today because they help preserve dentin pulp...

| 2 weeks ago ›
Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics: Going Beyond the Human Eye
Techniques & Materials

Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics: Going Beyond the Human Eye

QPD technology can flag potential structural problems in teeth and restorations almost instantaneously, allowing clinicians to identify possible causes...

| 1 month ago ›
The Impact of Cognitive Biases on Decision-Making in Dentistry
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Practice Management

The Impact of Cognitive Biases on Decision-Making in Dentistry

Cognitive biases can affect how dentists present treatment, interact with patients and team members, and more. Here's how to take note and adjust your...

| 1 month ago ›
Leadership From Any Chair
Practice Team

Leadership From Any Chair

You don't need to have a specific title or position to be a leader, but you must be willing to take 'extreme ownership' of the issues that affect your...

| 1 month ago ›
Is Xylitol Worth Recommending to Patients?
Help

Is Xylitol Worth Recommending to Patients?

Studies suggest gum provides the best protection of OTC products with xylitol, but most don't contain enough to be as effective as other agents like fluoride.

| 2 months ago ›
Comprehensive Alveolar Ridge Augmentation and Implant Placement
Implants

Comprehensive Alveolar Ridge Augmentation and Implant Placement

Postextraction alveolar ridge shrinking may compromise the patient's oral health, but bone and epithelial grafting can help ensure long-term implant success.

| 2 months ago ›
Reducing Sensitivity in Class II Direct Resin Restorations
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Techniques & Materials

Reducing Sensitivity in Class II Direct Resin Restorations

Use these five techniques to help prevent the potentially high levels of composite polymerization stress when filling Class II cavities.

| 3 months ago ›
Managing Implant Challenges in the Esthetic Zone
Implants

Managing Implant Challenges in the Esthetic Zone

Gingival and contralateral symmetry are important considerations, especially when placing more than one implant.

| 3 months ago ›
‘No’ Doesn’t Mean ‘Never’: How To Present Treatment for Advanced Cases
Case Presentation

‘No’ Doesn’t Mean ‘Never’: How To Present Treatment for Advanced Cases

Patients who view their dentist as an advocate are more likely to stay with the practice until they're ready to begin treatment. Here's how to make that...

| 4 months ago ›
What Is Centric Relation?
Occlusion & Wear

What Is Centric Relation?

Centric relation involves patients whose condyle-disc assembly involves 'normal joints fitting into normal sockets.' But often, that's not the case.

| 4 months ago ›
Sustainable Dentistry: Safely Recycling Dental Equipment
Practice Management

Sustainable Dentistry: Safely Recycling Dental Equipment

Recycling dental equipment is essential in promoting environmental sustainability. With responsible policies, practices can reduce their ecological footprint.

| 4 months ago ›

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