An Investment in Patient Comfort and Safety
We all know we use bright lights when treating our patients. We work very close to our patients and it's quite easy to shine our lights in their eyes....
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Simulating Gingival Tissue With Pink Ceramic in Fixed Prosthesis
The ideal treatment to address soft tissue defects is through the use of a graft. Using pink ceramic should be the clinician's last resort; however, if...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Many patients who have changed their smiles by restoring their teeth are quick to notice a discrepancy in the tooth length/gingival margin on even a...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 11 years ago ›
Why It's Great to be a Dentist
The secret is out: You have the best job in America. U.S. News and World Report has released their annual '100 Best Jobs' review, where they evaluate considerations...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Simplify the Worn Dentition Diagnosis Process
It is not always possible to clearly identify the cause of tooth wear. However, qualifying tooth wear, with all of the attributes noted in the adjacent...
Vivek Mehta | 11 years ago ›
You can always spot the dentists who have truly internalized a modern approach to dentistry. They're the ones who use technology in an integrated way...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
In a previous article I talked about the difference between erosion and attrition. In the next few articles I'll be discussing the different kinds of...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
A Competitive Advantage for Dentists
Think about all the things that are withdrawn from your account automatically each month: your cell phone payment, cable and Internet service, and so...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Two Words That Always Capture Attention
There is a reason that advertisers have for generations been using the phrase 'new and improved.' It's a natural human instinct to be drawn toward things that...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Using Clinical Photos on an iPad to Communicate Findings With Patients
As the cliché goes, pictures are worth a thousand words. Over the years clinicians have incorporated various visual aids in patient communication. Visual...
Vivek Mehta | 11 years ago ›
The Most Important Three Seconds ...
If I could give one piece of advice to all people who staff the front desks of dental practices, it would be to look up. When I present myself in front...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Understanding Overlap Buccal Cusps
When veneering maxillary posterior teeth for esthetic reasons such as widening the buccal corridor or making significant color changes,...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›