Two Methods for a Clean and Clear Tongue Space
I don't know about you, but I really hate it when I get excess stone in the tongue space on a lower model. Not only does it look terrible, this excess...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Have You Claimed Your Independence?
I am now a U.S. citizen, but I also retain my Canadian citizenship, so I got a double helping of celebrations last week—Canada Day on the first of July and of...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
New From Frank Spear: Treatment Planning for Complex Patients
One of the greatest challenges in practice is when you are treating a new patient for the first time and you are shocked by the condition of their mouth....
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Sub-Pontic Osseous Hyperplasia
I had the pleasure of meeting a great patient for the first time earlier this year. She had been to her hygienist who identified an area of decay around...
Doug Benting | 10 years ago ›
Are You Making Your Schedule Work for You?
Do you ever find yourself coming into the office in the morning, taking a glance at the day's schedule, and finding yourself exhausted before your day...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Every dentist knows what I mean by a radiographic diagnosis. You may not know the term, but a radiographic diagnosis is what happens when at the end of...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
Get Yourself a 'Performance Partner'
As I have pointed out many times, dentistry is an essentially solitary profession. If you have your own practice, nobody is there to tell what you need...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
New from Frank Spear: Creating a New Patient Experience with Intention
Trying to understand behavior tactics and proper procedures at a new patient’s visit can be some of the most challenging things we face as clinicians. We don't...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Three Tips for Improved Embrasures with Provisional Restorations
The fabrication of a really nice provisional restoration is fundamental for indirect definitive restorations. Nice provisional restorations serve as a...
Darin Dichter | 10 years ago ›
When I was a boy in Kenya, we kept a rooster in our backyard. Every morning, bright and early, that rooster would do what roosters do when the sun comes...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Sometimes, we think of our temporaries or provisionals as just that – temporary. Poorly-fitted temporaries can lead to issues including food...
Jeff Lineberry | 10 years ago ›
Some Ancient Wisdom for Modern Dentists
What does it mean to be educated? I suppose one could say it means having a mountain of debt – considering what it costs to obtain a university...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›