What Motivates You to Treat Edentulous Patients?
Most edentulous patients that come into the clinic are in a pretty 'tough spot' – some of them are anxious, while others may feel embarrassed about...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Fabricating an indirect restoration for a single maxillary central incisor is the most challenging and frustrating treatment the dental team can provide...
Robert Winter | 10 years ago ›
Your Future Self Will Thank You
I have a friend at the club where I work out who has been going there for a couple of years. If you were to meet him, you would recognize right away that...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Are You Protecting Your Online Reputation?
It's no secret that many small businesses, including dental practices, have discovered the value of online reviews. It is a great way for patients to...
Doug Benting | 10 years ago ›
Does That Tooth Really Need to Be Extracted?
As we all know, sometimes we just can't see the cause of a problem with radiographs. This is particularly true when dealing with 2-D radiographs like...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Saving for the Future: Part II
In my previous article, I introduced an 8-year-old female patient that sustained fractures to #8 and #9 after falling from her bicycle. In...
Glen Doyon | 10 years ago ›
Managing the Problem Versus Curing It: Part II
In my last article, I mentioned that the average life span continues to increase over time and because of this fact, the treatment we provide for our...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
Why I Changed My Mind About Celebrating Father’s Day
For many years, I never really took the whole 'Father's Day' thing seriously. Of course, I would always be grateful when my sons acknowledged the day...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
The Real Role of the Dental Assistant
Helping the doctor stay organized during and after procedures is critical to efficient time management. The dental assistant acts as a chairside manager...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Your Interviews Are Biased - Here's How to Fix That Problem
In my last article, I outlined one of the common human errors that occur when making hiring decisions – the halo/horn effect. This concept describes a...
Adam McWethy | 10 years ago ›
Condylar Inclination? I'm Just Restoring the Front Teeth...
Most of us are doing diagnostic wax-ups before restoring front teeth – we might even be using the wax-up to make a stent for our provisional...
Kevin Kwiecien | 10 years ago ›
If you have been in practice for several years, I am willing to bet that you do not consider yourself the same dentist you were when you first began....
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›