Removing Ceramic Veneers With a Laser: Part 2
Fig. 1 Click here to read Part One of this series. If you haven't noticed, we are now in an age of dentistry that praises 'conservation...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
This is a patient who after several years of procrastinating has decided to move forward with treatment. The deciding factor for her was recurrent decay...
Steve Ratcliff | 9 years ago ›
Expanding Your Thoughts on Airway
An increasing number of studies are helping us to become more aware of the effects of airway issues on our adult patients. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA),...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
At one time or another, we all want or need to move gingival tissues. While our patients may need us to do that in order to reach their goals, it is a...
John Carson | 9 years ago ›
Don’t Dismiss the Value of a Fractured Root
Your 60-year-old patient has a long-standing bridge and she notifies you that the bridge is loose. When she comes in to the office you find one of the...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
New From Frank Spear: Treatment Planning Evolution with Practice Evolution
There are many factors that enter into the processes of treatment planning and case presentation. One factor that we don't often think about is the fact...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
New From Frank Spear: Treatment Planning for Complex Patients
One of the greatest challenges in practice is when you are treating a new patient for the first time and you are shocked by the condition of their mouth....
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Every dentist knows what I mean by a radiographic diagnosis. You may not know the term, but a radiographic diagnosis is what happens when at the end of...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
The Secret to Reliable Practice Growth
In a recent article I outlined the value of a patient's average treatment over 20 years, which is an eye-opening exercise for many practitioners....
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Do Patients Understand Your Unique Value?
Patients believe that most dentists are good—and they're right. Dentistry as a whole has demonstrated consistently high standards so most people are confident...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Why Clinical Photography Makes Sense
Have you ever finished a beautiful posterior composite with great primary anatomy, beautiful color match and pristine margins? Of course you have. Have...
Kevin Kwiecien | 10 years ago ›
Let Your Patients See the Value Behind the Curtain
Are you the same dentist you were when you graduated from dental school? If you have been in practice for 10 years or more I bet you would say that...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›