'Thoroughly Concise Ignorance'
We usually think of ignorance as a negative word. But I heard a speaker at a conference recently who got me rethinking how we should approach the concept....
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Anterior Temporaries: Adjusting Contour Intra-Orally
In an earlier article, I went over the importance of creating beautiful anterior temporaries to help build your practice and inspire confidence in your...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
Don't Let This Moment of Opportunity Slip Away
When a patient thanks you after a visit, what do you do? People are often confused when I ask that question. What is there to do? You say something...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Evaluating 'At Risk' Occlusions
One of the most critical components of the examination is evaluating for 'at risk' occlusal conditions. These risks can take even the most seemingly simple...
Gary DeWood | 11 years ago ›
Every once in a while you come across someone who is really passionate about being good at what they do. When that happens you're usually in for a memorable...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Say Cheese: New Method for Restoring Missing Teeth Involves Gum Tissue and Mice Cells
According to a recent news release on Biological tooth replacement, scientists have developed a new method of replacing missing teeth with a bioengineered...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Have You Really 'Been There, Done That?'
One of the most gratifying things for me as an educator is when I hear from clients who have implemented some of the strategies I've lectured on and been...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The stick 'bite' is a quick and easy reference for your ceramist. It's not really a bite registration; rather, it is a useful tool for...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
Setting Fees Based on Your Expertise
A high-tech, high-volume power plant suffers a breakdown that grinds everything to a halt. All the engineers and maintenance people on the team do everything...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The History and Uses of Cone Beam Radiography
Early dental radiology began in 1895 when Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered 'X' radiation. A German dentist, Otto Walkoff, produced the first...
Jeff Price | 11 years ago ›
Sometimes You Just Have to Take a Walk
For years I have talked about how I used to solve team issues by using the 'Manji Walk.' If I felt someone on my team was not aligned with our mission, I...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Closing the Infamous Black Triangle: The Technical Considerations
My previous article reviewed the clinical aspects of tooth preparation design. That article discussed the fact that to close the gingival embrasure space...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›