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Mental Health in Dentistry: How Your Mindset Can Impact Your Clinical Performance
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Practice Management

Mental Health in Dentistry: How Your Mindset Can Impact Your Clinical Performance

Mental health in dentistry is real. In this article, Dr. Martin Mendelson shares the connection between mind and body and how your mindset can impact...

| 1 year ago ›
How Dentists Can Support Gen Z Oral Care
Practice Management

How Dentists Can Support Gen Z Oral Care

Time, motivation and cost all act as barriers to Gen Z oral care. Dental practices can respond by offering convenience, education, and personalized service.

| 1 year ago ›
Does an Acid Insult Alone Cause Cupping or Cratering on Exposed Dentin?
Beyond Restoration

Does an Acid Insult Alone Cause Cupping or Cratering on Exposed Dentin?

Spear Resident Faculty member Dr. Robert Winter reveals other factors, beyond acid insult, that can contribute to cupping and cratering on exposed dentin.

| 1 year ago ›
What is Eco-Friendly Dentistry? Making Your Dental Practice Greener
Practice Management

What is Eco-Friendly Dentistry? Making Your Dental Practice Greener

Eco-friendly dentistry is a process of cutting waste, managing energy and water use, and using environmentally safer materials to support the environment...

| 1 year ago ›
The Advantages of Implant-Assisted Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs)
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Beyond Restoration

The Advantages of Implant-Assisted Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs)

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani outlines the benefits of implant-assisted RPDs and explains why they can be an ideal 'transitional' treatment option for many patients.

| 1 year ago ›
The Pros and Cons of Dental Cements
Techniques & Materials

The Pros and Cons of Dental Cements

Dr. John Carson examines the pros and cons of the three main types of dental cements.

| 1 year ago ›
The Role the First Point of Contact Plays in the Restorative Process
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Occlusion & Wear

The Role the First Point of Contact Plays in the Restorative Process

Dr. Douglas Benting talks about identifying the first point of contact in occlusion, and the role it plays in the restorative process.

| 1 year ago ›
The Importance of Perspective in Incisal and Occlusal Assessments
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Esthetics

The Importance of Perspective in Incisal and Occlusal Assessments

Dr. Robert Winter explains how perspective can make a significant difference when determining what is 'level' in incisal and occlusal assessments.

| 1 year ago ›
Evaluating the Worn Dentition from a Digital File
Occlusion & Wear

Evaluating the Worn Dentition from a Digital File

In this article, supported by several photo examples, Dr. Darin Dichter shows how the use of intraoral scanners can help facilitate occlusal analysis...

| 1 year ago ›
Dental Photography 101
Techniques & Materials

Dental Photography 101

Dental photography is an integral part of the treatment planning process. Dr. Andy Janiga shares best practices for creating better photos to aid in case...

| 1 year ago ›
A Simplified Technique for Gathering Lab Information in Full Arch Cases
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Implants

A Simplified Technique for Gathering Lab Information in Full Arch Cases

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani shows how to simplify and streamline the process of gathering information to transfer to dental labs in implant-supported full arch...

| 1 year ago ›
Using the CDC’s Infection Control Pyramid to Minimize and Manage Hazards
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Practice Team

Using the CDC’s Infection Control Pyramid to Minimize and Manage Hazards

The CDC's infection control pyramid is built on elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE. Read on to see how...

| 1 year ago ›