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Radiographs and Cement: You Can't Handle the Truth!
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Radiographs and Cement: You Can't Handle the Truth!

This case is an important example of the fact that radiographs only tell some of the story when it comes to restorations.

| 6 years ago
Implant Abutments: What Do I Choose?

Implant Abutments: What Do I Choose?

This article will help you decide whether to choose a stock implant abutment or a custom implant abutment based on your case.

| 6 years ago
Are Staff Meetings in the Dental Practice Overrated?

Are Staff Meetings in the Dental Practice Overrated?

Dental team meetings can be one of the most valuable practice management techniques when used appropriately.

| 6 years ago
Why You Should Do a Diagnostic Wax-Up

Why You Should Do a Diagnostic Wax-Up

Creating a diagnostic wax-up is a critical component of thorough, successful treatment planning - this article explains why.

| 6 years ago
How to Uncover an Implant 101

How to Uncover an Implant 101

This article discusses multiple methods of uncovering an implant during second stage surgery for ideal tissue esthetics.

| 6 years ago
Should You Probe Dental Implants?
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Should You Probe Dental Implants?

Proper evaluation of dental implants, with baseline information that includes probing, is necessary when making a determination of health or disease.

| 6 years ago
Using Digital Guides to Replace a Missing Tooth with an Implant

Using Digital Guides to Replace a Missing Tooth with an Implant

Precise placement and exact execution are critical to a successful implant-based restoration. Learn how to utilize digital surgical guides to ensure a...

| 6 years ago
3 Tips for Talking to Your Patients About Esthetics
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3 Tips for Talking to Your Patients About Esthetics

Discussing esthetics with your patients can sometimes be a little tricky - here are some tips for having the best discussion possible.

| 6 years ago
5 Steps to Making the Most of Your Referral Relationships

5 Steps to Making the Most of Your Referral Relationships

Building referral relationships takes time and effort, but it's critical to case success and patient satisfaction.

| 6 years ago
Need Smoother Preps?
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Need Smoother Preps?

This article will help you make the smoothest preparations possible for better indirect restorations.

| 6 years ago
Whiter Teeth at What Cost? Potential Erosive Effects of Whitening Products
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Whiter Teeth at What Cost? Potential Erosive Effects of Whitening Products

Before you recommend certain whitening products to your patients, keep in mind the potentially erosive effects they might have.

| 6 years ago
Less Is More: Building Functional Esthetics on a Budget
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Less Is More: Building Functional Esthetics on a Budget

Top-notch esthetic treatment and better patient outcomes start with a 'big picture' mindset and selecting the right restorative materials.

| 6 years ago