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How Many Implants are Needed for Mandibular Overdenture? [Ed.]
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How Many Implants are Needed for Mandibular Overdenture? [Ed.]

The old joke in dental school regarding dentures was you should charge $4,000 dollars for the upper one and don't charge them for the lower....

| 11 years ago ›
Four Steps to Simplifying Your Life
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Practice Management

Four Steps to Simplifying Your Life

Excess and clutter are the enemies of clean and effective living. As we go through life we tend to acquire material things and to-do lists that eventually...

| 11 years ago ›
Sleep Apnea: History of Present Illness
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Techniques & Materials

Sleep Apnea: History of Present Illness

When we choose to treat Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) in our dental offices, we take on a set of increased responsibilities. Thorough data collection...

| 11 years ago ›
Are You 'Out to Lunch' on Patient Priorities?
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Practice Management

Are You 'Out to Lunch' on Patient Priorities?

If I called your office today shortly after 12 pm, what would happen? Would someone pick up immediately and begin to engage with me? Would they...

| 11 years ago ›
This is All You Really Have
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Practice Management

This is All You Really Have

I have been a runner for years. For a long time, I approached running solely as a form of exercise like most people. I would put in the miles, but my...

| 11 years ago ›
Understanding the Medical Examination for Sleep Patients
Techniques & Materials

Understanding the Medical Examination for Sleep Patients

In dentistry, it's common to have patients fill out a medical history listing prior concerns, allergies and current medications. We are curious about...

| 11 years ago ›
Are You Aware of Your Blind Spots as a Dentist?
Practice Management

Are You Aware of Your Blind Spots as a Dentist?

One of the first things we learn when we are taught how to drive is to be aware of our 'blind spots.' You can watch the road ahead, look left and right and...

| 11 years ago ›
How to Take a Protrusive Bite Record [Ed.]
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Techniques & Materials

How to Take a Protrusive Bite Record [Ed.]

A protrusive bite record is taken with Master wax with the mandible pushed forward into a protrusive movement so that the condyle has moved down...

| 11 years ago ›
The Question Every Dentist-Owner Must Ask
Practice Management

The Question Every Dentist-Owner Must Ask

It's the question every practice owner must ask eventually. How honest you are with your answer – and what action that compels you take – will...

| 11 years ago ›
Can Stem Cells Found in Gum Tissue Fight Inflammatory Disease?
Beyond Restoration

Can Stem Cells Found in Gum Tissue Fight Inflammatory Disease?

A recent news release suggests stem cells found in mouth tissue can not only become other types of cells but can also relieve inflammatory disease, according...

| 11 years ago ›
Why You Should 'Love the Problem'
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Practice Management

Why You Should 'Love the Problem'

During our recent stay in Hawaii we were looking forward to an enjoyable evening on the patio at a well-regarded restaurant. I knew as soon as our host...

| 11 years ago ›
When Cuspal Coverage is More Appropriate
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Techniques & Materials

When Cuspal Coverage is More Appropriate

In a recent article, I went over the ideals for restoring teeth in the posterior with direct composite. However, there will be times when direct composite...

| 11 years ago ›