How Many Implants Are Needed for a Mandibular Overdenture?
Understanding the common problems with lower overdentures can be a deciding factor in how many implants need to be used. Learn more in this short article.
Darin O'Bryan, D.D.S. | 12 years ago ›
I'm getting ready to go down to our clinic in Guatemala and some of my questions for our team were about amalgam. Do we have it there, what kind is it?...
Gary DeWood | 12 years ago ›
Predictably Marking Ceramic Occlusal Contacts
Figure 1: AccuFilm II with Vaseline It can be challenging to mark an occlusal contact on glazed ceramic restorations. Untreated...
Robert Winter | 12 years ago ›
Today's date is significant for me. It was on this date in 2003 that I last practiced dentistry. I stopped due to chronic pain in my hand. This last...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Watch for Hidden "Time Bandits"
Dentists are usually good at spotting gaps in their schedule. If you see an available time slot without a patient name it's easy to recognize the lost...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Winning Smiles for Olympic Athletes
It's no secret that the 2012 Olympic athletes are in tip-top shape. Even though they take extremely good care of their bodies and watch what they...
Denise Prichard | 12 years ago ›
Checklist for Associate Success
As a senior dentist, taking on a new associate is all about mentorship and guidance. Be sure you're creating an environment of success with this quick...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Inflamed, bleeding tissue is one of the most frustrating parts of making dental impressions. Use this simple trick from Dr. Frank Spear to get reliable...
Frank Spear | 12 years ago ›
Every dentist, whether they think about it or not, has a line. It's a line represented by a dollar amount. Anything up to that line they feel comfortable...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Avoiding Post-Op Sensitivity After Restorations
How can desensitizers reduce post-op sensitivity after restorations? Read more
Vivek Mehta | 12 years ago ›
Geek is my middle name. If something has buttons, red lights, shiny stuff and makes noise I'm pulled in like a moth to a flame. I realize that not...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›
Predictably Marking Tight Restorative Interdental Contacts
When trying in an indirect restoration, a tight interdental contact may need to be marked and adjusted. Using the traditional technique of using articulating...
Robert Winter | 12 years ago ›