Effective Periodontal Therapies: Part II is Now Live!
You have all have seen patients whose home care was minimal, but when their teeth are cleaned, the gingivitis quickly resolves and there is no bone loss...
Denise Prichard | 9 years ago ›
Dr. Parker Mahan: Cranio-Facial Pain and Restorative Practice
Parker Mahan, DDS, PhD (7.11.1927 – 8.1.2010) Dr. Parker Mahan was one of the most influential academicians and clinicians in...
Gary DeWood | 9 years ago ›
The Power of Finding the Right Words
That is quite a poignant reminder, isn't it, of the power of the right words to elicit the right response? It's a reminder that we, as human beings, are...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
You Only Treat What You See...
Consider this patient who did exactly what her dentist suggested; she cracked her lower left second molar and it split in half and had to be extracted....
Steve Ratcliff | 9 years ago ›
February Is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Each year, the month of February is recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) as National Children's Dental Health Month to aid in increasing...
Denise Prichard | 9 years ago ›
A Tip to Increase Wear Time of an Anterior Appliance
As it is taught in as taught in Spear's Occlusion workshop, partial coverage appliances like NTIs and anterior bite planes can be wonderful appliances...
John Carson | 9 years ago ›
A Story of Friendship: How I Got to the Super Bowl
Yes, that's me, alongside my good friend Jeff Slovin, the CEO of Sirona Dental Systems, at last Sunday's Super Bowl game. How I— someone who had never...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
The Successful Patient is Now Live!
The restorative practice encompasses many opportunities to incorporate and apply effective periodontal therapies. In doing this, the dentist can get to...
Denise Prichard | 9 years ago ›
One Strategy to Change Staff Behavior
One of the greatest mistakes I have seen countless managers and business owners make is convincing themselves that they will be able to influence everyone's...
Adam McWethy | 9 years ago ›
A Reminder of What Really Matters
I was in Santa Barbara recently for a very special celebration. Lisa Wysel, the wife of Dr. Glen Wysel, my partner and one of my closest friends, was...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Creating Models and Restorations Without Impressions
Wouldn't it be great if we could get all of our dentistry done without ever taking impressions? I think most of us are nodding yes right now.
John Carson | 9 years ago ›
Avoid This Communication Killer
It's the kind of conversation couples have all the time. I was at my office at the campus, talking on the phone with Shelli, and as the conversation was...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›