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You Don't Know What You Don't Know
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Practice Management

You Don't Know What You Don't Know

A grandmother goes to buy a gift for her young grandson. He is an avid baseball player and she knows exactly what he wants: A new baseball glove. She...

| 11 years ago ›
The Keys to Prep Shade Communication
Techniques & Materials

The Keys to Prep Shade Communication

To improve the outcome predictability of an all-ceramic veneer or crown, I highly recommend clearly communicating the appearance of the prepared...

| 11 years ago ›
Yesterday's Dentistry Belongs in the Past
Practice Management

Yesterday's Dentistry Belongs in the Past

We've all had the experience of looking through old photo albums of ourselves and laughing (and cringing) at the style choices we made back then. Those...

| 11 years ago ›
Nancy Case Study: Communicating with the Lab [Part I]
Esthetics

Nancy Case Study: Communicating with the Lab [Part I]

In a previous article, I went over the treatment planning process of Nancy's two central incisors that had old restorations and the completion of...

| 11 years ago ›
Understanding the Challenge of the 'Doing Gap'
Practice Management

Understanding the Challenge of the 'Doing Gap'

Chances are, you know right now what you could be doing that would improve your life or career. I think most people usually know, at least in a general...

| 11 years ago ›
Erosion in Just One Part of the Mouth?
Occlusion & Wear

Erosion in Just One Part of the Mouth?

Some erosive patterns are head scratchers. How does erosion occur in just one part of the mouth? With some bulimic patients, there is more wear on one...

| 11 years ago ›
Study: Material Loss Protects Teeth Against Fatigue Failure
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Beyond Restoration

Study: Material Loss Protects Teeth Against Fatigue Failure

According to a recent news release, scientists of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig and the Senckenberg Research Institute...

| 11 years ago ›
How to Make Sure Your New Associate is "The Right Person"
Practice Management

How to Make Sure Your New Associate is "The Right Person"

Bringing an associate dentist into the practice is a huge commitment. Your practice is like a home, and bringing a new person in can change the dynamic...

| 11 years ago ›
A Proven Stress Reducer for Dentists
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Practice Management

A Proven Stress Reducer for Dentists

We have been conducting interviews lately with a number of dentists who have enjoyed significant success with Spear. We wanted to document what their...

| 11 years ago ›
Using the Open Tray Technique When Impressing Implant Sites
Implants

Using the Open Tray Technique When Impressing Implant Sites

Sometimes it's the little things that save time and aggravation and you wonder what took you so long to think of it. I always use the open tray...

| 11 years ago ›
Study: Is Emotional Intelligence More Important than IQ in Dentist-Patient Relationships?
Beyond Restoration

Study: Is Emotional Intelligence More Important than IQ in Dentist-Patient Relationships?

According to a recent release, researchers from Case Western Reserve University's School of Dental Medicine and Weatherhead School of Management, found...

| 11 years ago ›
One Simple Way to Get Patients to Invite Others
Practice Management

One Simple Way to Get Patients to Invite Others

Ask. Yes, it really is that simple. If you're like most dentists, you probably have a lot of potential ambassadors who are walking out the door keeping...

| 11 years ago ›