Quick Tip: Making Restorations Easier
In restorative dentistry we have often used 'tack' curing in the process of bonding indirect restorations in order to facilitate cleaning up resin cement...
Jeff Lineberry | 10 years ago ›
When a Patient Needs a Booster Shot of Enthusiasm
Embarking on a major smile makeover is an exciting time for a patient, just as much as it is for you. They have seen before-and-after examples and simulations...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Why 'Watching' Might Be Negligent
The image on the left is of a 28-year-old patient I saw for a routine exam. She was unaware that she had any wear on her teeth and also didn't realize...
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›
Are You Capitalizing on New Patient Momentum?
Whenever you have a comprehensive new patient exam scheduled, the front desk should be sure to alert the rest of the staff if any cancellations or postponements...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Primary Anatomy for Anterior Provisionals
It is well documented that tooth shape and size, and other disparities are more easily recognized and scrutinized by dentists and non-dentists alike,...
Kevin Kwiecien | 10 years ago ›
Your Secret Weapon in Earning Patient Loyalty
Years ago in Vancouver, I made my first visit for a hygiene appointment to what would become my long-time dental practice home. One of the reasons I became...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Why Do Practice Transitions Fail?
During my years in dental practice transition consulting, I was often called in to facilitate a transition that began well, but soon deteriorated into...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Spear Weekly Announcements 1/20-1/24
With all the new additions and innovations Spear continues to provide each week to benefit restorative dentists, we want to ensure that everyone is aware...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›
Occlusal Appliances: The Anterior-only Appliance for Treating Muscle Pain (Part II)
As expressed in Part I of this article, an anterior-only appliance is an excellent choice for patients with muscle pain because it reduces muscle activity...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be dentist your choice of career makes you among the luckiest people in the country. That's not just my opinion—most...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Fabricating Surgical Guides for Esthetic Crown-Lengthening Procedures
There are two types of surgical guides I recommend for surgical crown-lengthening procedures: an overlay guide or a copyplast stent. An overlay guide...
Robert Winter | 10 years ago ›
The Most Underrated Value Creation Tool In Dentistry
The intra-oral camera, panoramic digital X-rays and other technologies like them are phenomenal tools when it comes to educating patients about their...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›