During a recent Facially Generated Treatment Planning workshop I was talking to a participant about how much of an impact the routine use of Facially...
Kevin Kwiecien | 10 years ago ›
Can You Use a Diagnostic Wax-Up When Phasing Treatment?
Here are some steps to using a diagnostic wax-up when phasing dental treatment.
Robert Winter | 10 years ago ›
The Real Secret to Making Dreams into Realities
Like many young couples, my wife Shahinool and I were ecstatic when we bought our first home. It was a modest townhouse that cost $55,000 but we...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Does Your Team Have Occlusion Confusion?
The term occlusion is often associated with confusion, ambiguity and varying philosophies. Being equipped with a dental team that has an understanding...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Even with advancements in modern dentistry, tooth extraction is still a common procedure that is completed. In some cases, it is the only choice that...
Jeff Lineberry | 10 years ago ›
Modification of Existing Restoration to Screw Retained Provisional
This patient was referred by her dentist for restoration of the dental implant in the central incisor position. She was expecting an experience similar...
Doug Benting | 10 years ago ›
Knowing that success in any dental practice really comes down to a chain of smaller successes, how would you feel about achieving a 90 percent...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
The Ins and Outs of Progressive Discipline Procedures
Now that we have dealt with why progressive discipline is necessary, let's talk about how to implement it into your practice. Paul Falcone's book, '101...
Adam McWethy | 10 years ago ›
Coming into Dr. Spear's practice in the late 90s exposed me to a variety of implant restorations – a large number of which had been in place for...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
Teachable Moments in Dentistry
I recently restored a 17-year-old female with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors that had recently completed her orthodontics. Her mother...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 10 years ago ›
Suppose I offered you three million dollars today – don't get too excited, this is just a thought experiment. Now suppose I made you another offer;...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Three Steps to Simplifying Direct Bonding
When I am restoring excessively worn teeth for a patient, I like to start with direct provisional bonding. While this can be a tremendously beneficial...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›