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Gold, Ceramic and Composite: A Restorative Dental Material Discussion

Gold, Ceramic and Composite: A Restorative Dental Material Discussion

What lasts longer? What's more esthetically pleasing? We look at restorative dental material options and what dentists should consider.

| 8 years ago
Triple-tray Impressions: How to Save Time and Improve Outcomes

Triple-tray Impressions: How to Save Time and Improve Outcomes

Follow these eight guidelines, and you'll improve the outcomes of your triple-tray impressions.

| 8 years ago
Ankylosis Part II: Treating Adults With an Ankylosed Tooth
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Ankylosis Part II: Treating Adults With an Ankylosed Tooth

Learn treatment considerations for adults who present with an ankylosed tooth through these two dental cases.

| 8 years ago
Indexing the Facebow

Indexing the Facebow

We look at two diferent techniques and materials for facebow transfers: silicone bite records and compound stickers.

| 8 years ago
Should Dentists Use Kovanaze Nasal Spray?
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Should Dentists Use Kovanaze Nasal Spray?

A review of Kovanaze, looking at the research on this new dental anesthesia as well as the side effects and best practices.

| 8 years ago
Dental Composite Comparison: Venus Diamond vs. Sonicfill 2

Dental Composite Comparison: Venus Diamond vs. Sonicfill 2

We compare Venus Diamond to Sonicfill 2 in this first of our composite comparison...

| 8 years ago
Glass Ceramic Bonding: 3 Commonly Asked Questions
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Glass Ceramic Bonding: 3 Commonly Asked Questions

We offer tips on how to clean glass ceramic restorations as well as etch and condition them.

| 8 years ago
Avoiding Inaccuracy With Closed-tray Implant Impressions

Avoiding Inaccuracy With Closed-tray Implant Impressions

Learn how to create accurate implant impressions and avoid unnecessary complications.

| 8 years ago
10 Tips for Quarterbacking A-List Specialists
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10 Tips for Quarterbacking A-List Specialists

Take your interdisciplinary dentistry to the next level with these best practices for working with an interdisciplinary team.

| 8 years ago
Best Practices for Presenting the Immediate Fixed Hybrid Case
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Best Practices for Presenting the Immediate Fixed Hybrid Case

Immediate fixed hybrid treatment can be overwhelming when first presented to patients. Here are some tips on helping your patients see the benefits of...

| 8 years ago
When Should Dentists Do Diagnostic Wax-ups?
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When Should Dentists Do Diagnostic Wax-ups?

Do you create diagnostic wax-ups before or after treatment?

| 8 years ago
5 Reasons Why Dentists Should Be Using a Microscope

5 Reasons Why Dentists Should Be Using a Microscope

While magnification has revolutionized dentistry, many dentists are not using microscopes. Here's why they should.

| 8 years ago