In another article I described how to modify a patient's nightguard into a useful diagnostic tool. The patient had an existing anterior bite plane, which...
Darin Dichter | 9 years ago ›
Edentulous Jaw Flexure: Guidelines for the Mandible?
Flexure of the edentulous mandible has been connected to increased stress in splinted full-arch restorations that cross the midline. This may result in...
Doug Benting | 9 years ago ›
Where to Find Your Next Great Office Manager
It's hard to oversee front desk functions, for instance, from your position in the operatory peering into a patient's mouth. That's why it's so important...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
The Rule of Twos is an observation that I believe we all need to add to our protocol, particularly for children. Early detection can mean the difference...
Gary DeWood | 9 years ago ›
Finishing Photos: Start the Conversation
Close to home in the orthodontic practice, photos also give you an opportunity to 'show off' the amazing changes you and the patient have accomplished,...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
Do You Pre-wedge For Your Posterior Composites?
Direct posterior resin is a mainstay in clinical practice. However, it is not uncommon for clinicians to struggle creating consistently tight interproximal...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Patient Success vs. Dentist Success: The Myth of Conflicting Priorities
Goal-setting is a worthwhile way of driving results for just about anything in life worth pursuing. In my work with dentists, I sometimes see resistance...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
New Spear Online Course: "Continual Specialist Communication: Who Is Responsible?"
Drs. Mary Anne Salcetti and Kevin Kwiecien stress the importance of communication in a timely fashion or on a regular basis during treatment with the...
John Roark | 9 years ago ›
New Spear Online Team Meeting: "Being The Best: A Mindset"
In 'Being the Best: A Mindset,' you will learn how choosing to be the best—as individuals and as a team—is the most important factor that drives better enjoyment, patient success...
John Roark | 9 years ago ›
10 Factors That Will Influence Anterior Preparation Design, Part II
In Part 1 of this article, the five factors that have the greatest influence on anterior preparation design were discussed. It is now time to review...
Robert Winter | 9 years ago ›
'I urge all dentists who are going through a growth phase to step back and think about how to best capture the full value of that growth. Think about...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Make Patients Feel Good About Saying Yes
Just about every dentist is haunted by the ones who got away—the patients who listened carefully to your treatment plan presentation and said yes, only to...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›