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New Discovery May Help Prevent Gum Disease

New Discovery May Help Prevent Gum Disease

According to a University of Louisville press release, a scientist has found a way to prevent inflammation and bone loss surrounding the teeth by blocking...

| 12 years ago
One Simple Word That Drives Case Acceptance

One Simple Word That Drives Case Acceptance

I've been saying for some time now – in my recent e-books and elsewhere – that today's patients are savvy consumers and that they make...

| 12 years ago
No More Rubber Bands
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No More Rubber Bands

I'm always interested in what's new and pragmatic in our clinical and laboratory world. I have never been satisfied with the use of rubber bands to...

| 12 years ago
The Importance of Incisal and Occlusal Planes

The Importance of Incisal and Occlusal Planes

To achieve the most ideal esthetic and functional outcome for the patient, the goal in virtually all dental therapies is to level the incisal and occlusal...

| 12 years ago
Four Questions to Ask When Making Reinvestment Decisions

Four Questions to Ask When Making Reinvestment Decisions

Is it right clinically? A strong ethic for ideal patient care is the driving force of a successful practice. Scrutinize any potential purchase through...

| 12 years ago
Are You Speaking to Today's Consumers?

Are You Speaking to Today's Consumers?

Think of how technology has changed your television-viewing experience in recent years. You now have the ability to 'time-shift' and watch what you want...

| 12 years ago
Made in the Shade

Made in the Shade

One of the common challenges I face daily as a restorative dentist is shade matching. Teeth have different layers of color that allow for variances not...

| 12 years ago
How a Dual Monitor Strategy Can Increase Productivity
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How a Dual Monitor Strategy Can Increase Productivity

One of the best productivity tricks implemented in our office is the use of dual monitors. Computer programmers and designers have long advocated that...

| 12 years ago
The Ins and Outs of Gingival Margins
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The Ins and Outs of Gingival Margins

One of the most common procedures in the dental practice is the preparation of teeth for full crown restorations. As common as it is, a step in this procedure...

| 12 years ago
Are You Making a Life or Just Making a Living?
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Are You Making a Life or Just Making a Living?

Remember what it felt like to be a child discovering new things each day? Remember the feeling of wonder and accomplishment as you developed new skills...

| 12 years ago
What Are Your Patients Saying About You?

What Are Your Patients Saying About You?

There was a time – those of you of a certain age will remember it well – when one of the most powerful marketing tools you had as a dentist was...

| 12 years ago
Study: Half of American Adults Suffer From Periodontal Disease

Study: Half of American Adults Suffer From Periodontal Disease

According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every two Americans aged 30 and up has...

| 12 years ago