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How To Help Patients Value Dentistry: One Dentist's Firsthand Experience
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How To Help Patients Value Dentistry: One Dentist's Firsthand Experience

It can be tricky to figure out how to get a patient to fully understand the value of treatment - this story is a great example of how to succeed in that.

| 6 years ago
A Step-by-Step Guide to Converting Denture to Interim Hybrid Prosthesis
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Converting Denture to Interim Hybrid Prosthesis

In this comprehensive guide, we walk dentists through the process of constructing an interim dental implant-supported hybrid prosthesis.

| 6 years ago
Contingency, Priority and Risk Protocol: Part I
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Contingency, Priority and Risk Protocol: Part I

Complications with implants and prostheses can be more easily avoided and addressed with this methodology in mind.

| 6 years ago
Sequencing Soft Tissue Coverage Procedures With Restorative Treatment

Sequencing Soft Tissue Coverage Procedures With Restorative Treatment

What comes first, grafting or restoring? This article will help you sequence your soft tissue coverage procedures for better outcomes.

| 6 years ago
How To Administer Anesthesia Without Using an IAN Block
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How To Administer Anesthesia Without Using an IAN Block

Haven't had much luck with IAN blocks? Learn how to administer effective anesthesia with a different technique.

| 6 years ago
Is It a Good Idea to Repair Crown Margins?
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Is It a Good Idea to Repair Crown Margins?

We would always like to be able to repair crown margins that have developed recurrent decay for our patients; however, while this is possible in some...

| 6 years ago
How Much Do You Value Your Hearing?
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How Much Do You Value Your Hearing?

As you probably know well from firsthand experience, self-care is critical for providing better patient care. Are you caring for your hearing in your...

| 6 years ago
Recommended Photography Series

Recommended Photography Series

This article will be your guiding light to the most important photos you should be taking of your patients.

| 6 years ago
How to Take Control of Your Online Dental Practice Reviews: Yelp and Google

How to Take Control of Your Online Dental Practice Reviews: Yelp and Google

Yelp and Google reviews can have a stronger impact on your practice success than you might realize. Learn how to manage and optimize those to your benefit.

| 6 years ago
3 Key Clinical Steps for Successful Denture Insertion
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3 Key Clinical Steps for Successful Denture Insertion

This repeatable 3-step sequence will help any dentist with a successful denture insertion appointment.

| 6 years ago
Steps For Denture Duplication - A Visual Essay
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Steps For Denture Duplication - A Visual Essay

This step-by-step visual essay details duplication of an existing denture for enabling better implant prosthetics.

| 6 years ago
Considerations For Screw-Retained Single Implant Restorations: Part II
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Considerations For Screw-Retained Single Implant Restorations: Part II

When it comes to esthetics and nuances of screw-retained implant restorations, what do you need to know before you decide to move forward?

| 6 years ago