Which is the Best Ingot or Block for Anterior Monolithic Restorations?
Maybe neither! The choice of ingot depends on: The esthetic quality of the prepared tooth. If you are doing multiple preparations,...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
How to Deal with 'Difficult' People
The guy in front of me in line at the airport was very upset. He was really giving a hard time to the young woman behind the counter, raising his voice,...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Three Steps to Accurately Mounting Models
In previous articles I've covered the topic of mounted models and their importance in treating clinical cases accurately and efficiently. Once you have...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
What Can We Learn About 'Problem' Patients From Cab Drivers?
I was in Toronto this week where I had one of those brief but uplifting encounters that can really make your day. I was coming out of my hotel in a busy...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Four Keys to Implementing Digital Photography in Your Practice
For a long time I used to naively reason that I don't take clinical pictures as often as I should because I need to invest in product 'X.' I thought when I...
Vivek Mehta | 11 years ago ›
A Good Reason to Make Pre-Retirement Investments in Your Practice
Forty years ago, few people outside of IBM had any first-hand interaction with computers. Today, the average teenager has more computing power in his...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Do you see anything that catches your eye on the periapical radiograph (above left) taken recently in my office? Perhaps the title here...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
A Dentist Who Gets it Right From the Start
One of the most powerful testaments you can offer to demonstrate the value of the work you do is the before-and-after case study. You don't even have...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The Problem With Acidulated Fluoride
I've done a lot of external coloring of my restorations throughout my career and I am frequently asked questions regarding the durability of external...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
A Simple Secret for Coaching Practice Teams
We understand intuitively that all people are different. However, we sometimes overlook this reality when it comes to working with the people we depend...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Are Preparation Shades and Descriptions Needed for Posterior Teeth?
The answer is: Yes! Most technicians and dentists rely on all-ceramic restorations to achieve the desired esthetic and functional outcome. If a...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Do You Have the Courage to Fail?
We sometimes like to think that the people who reach the highest level of success in any field have somehow conquered failure. It seems as if these people...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›