Motivate the Champion Within You
We have all had the experience of surprising ourselves with what we are able to accomplish when we are really motivated or pushed by urgent circumstances....
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Study: Call for Cutting Sugar to Reduce Tooth Decay
For over 20 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) has suggested that an individual's sugar consumption should be no more than 10 percent...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Occlusal Appliances: How Do They Impact Joints?
Pain in the area surrounding the TMJ can be referred from several sources, particularly muscles. This is especially true of pain in front of the ear,...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
How to Get Out of Your Own Way
As we approach the New Year, I'd like to wrap up 2013 by sharing some quick 'philosophical foundation' reminders here over the next several days....
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Implant Supported Restoration Following Severe Trauma [Part II]
In Part I of this series, I introduced a 21-year-old patient that was missing teeth 8-11 and 21-27 due to a life-threatening car accident. I demonstrated...
Doug Benting | 10 years ago ›
How Open Are You to Possibilities?
I think one of the best measures of greatness in a person is how they respond when presented with a new idea. We all like to think that we are open-minded,...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
In esthetic dentistry, determining the arrangement and contour of the teeth can be a fun process since it allows us to be artists. This concept is really...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
Are Your Patients Keeping up With You?
The possibilities for growth in dentistry today are truly astounding. In a previous article, 'The Power of Proximity' I provided some insight on how important...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Can We Be Too Accurate With Bite Records?
Over the years the accuracy we are able to achieve in dentistry has greatly increased. While in most cases the more accurate we can be the better, there...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Being a good dentist and enjoying reasonable success is fairly easy. In fact, as I often say, it is hard not to succeed in dentistry. Find the right practice...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
A Puzzle About Intermittent Swelling
So I don't have a definitive answer here, although I think I know what might be happening. This patient described intermittent swelling on the left...
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›
Simple Tips for Acknowledging Patient Referrals
What happens when someone expresses to you their sincere appreciation for something you have done for them? It feels good, doesn't it? And because it...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›