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An On-the-Fly Mock-Up

An On-the-Fly Mock-Up

This article explains steps and reasons for creating an 'on-the-fly mock-up' for your next restorative case.

| 7 years ago
Isolation: Where Are We in 2017?
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Isolation: Where Are We in 2017?

The benefits of regularly utilizing an isolation system include less stressful adhesive dentistry and more customized restorations.

| 7 years ago
Secrets of Life and Love: A Thanksgiving Reflection
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Secrets of Life and Love: A Thanksgiving Reflection

Imtiaz Manji offers perspective on the power and purpose of gratitude, even beyond Thanksgiving.

| 7 years ago
Dentistry: Is It Really That Expensive In the Grand Scheme of Things?

Dentistry: Is It Really That Expensive In the Grand Scheme of Things?

Your patients' hesitation to invest in their oral health is likely tied to their perception of its overall value.

| 7 years ago
Is Your Dental Practice a Profit Center or a Center for Future Profits?

Is Your Dental Practice a Profit Center or a Center for Future Profits?

Comprehensive treatment gives your patients a roadmap to the long-term value of their optimal oral health, even if your practice doesn't reap an immediate...

| 7 years ago
Surgical Guide Classification for Full Arch Prosthesis (Part 1)

Surgical Guide Classification for Full Arch Prosthesis (Part 1)

In our 'restorative-driven implant era,' digital surgical guides are key tools to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning.

| 7 years ago
Why Dentists Need to Know About Smoking Cessation Treatment

Why Dentists Need to Know About Smoking Cessation Treatment

Having a strong understanding of smoking cessation treatment enables dentists to truly offer comprehensive and lasting oral health to their patients.

| 7 years ago
Using Implant Surgical Guides
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Using Implant Surgical Guides

Dr. John Carson explains the value of taking the time to fabricate an implant surgical guide.

| 7 years ago
Minimizing Post-Operative Pain with Irrigation
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Minimizing Post-Operative Pain with Irrigation

When it comes to minimizing post-op pain for your patients, it's important to understand the chemistry behind various irrigation methods.

| 7 years ago
Ideal Position of the Central Incisor
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Ideal Position of the Central Incisor

This article describes how to utilize concepts involving Facially Generated Treatment Planning to determine the ideal position of the central incisor.

| 7 years ago
Spear Releases Two New Courses on the Orthodontic Implant Interface

Spear Releases Two New Courses on the Orthodontic Implant Interface

Spear has released two new courses on the relationship between orthodontics and implants.

| 7 years ago
A Comparison of Orthodontic Retention Options

A Comparison of Orthodontic Retention Options

In this in-depth look at orthodontic retainers, we show how each can be used and their advantages/disadvantages.

| 7 years ago