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Being Brilliant at the Basics: Blocking Out the Ugly From Your Restorations
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Being Brilliant at the Basics: Blocking Out the Ugly From Your Restorations

Learn how to create more beautiful posterior composites that you and your team will take pride in.

| 5 years ago
Working the Slopes: It's All In the Edges

Working the Slopes: It's All In the Edges

This skiing analogy will help you better understand leading and trailing incisal edges.

| 5 years ago
Do You Still Use Traditional Cement?
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Do You Still Use Traditional Cement?

What type of cement do you use for restorations? Dr. Gregg Kinzer details when he uses traditional cement or when he bonds restorations.

| 5 years ago
FPDs Vs. Implants Part II: How Do FPDs Most Often Fail?

FPDs Vs. Implants Part II: How Do FPDs Most Often Fail?

Why do fixed partial dentures fail? Dr. Frank Spear gives an answer in this second article in his series on FPDs vs. implants.

| 5 years ago
Optimal Smile Design Utilizing the Most Conservative Approach - a Visual Essay
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Optimal Smile Design Utilizing the Most Conservative Approach - a Visual Essay

In this detailed visual essay, learn how to design a beautiful smile using the most conservative possible methods.

| 5 years ago
Why Is 'Intention' My Favorite Word?
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Why Is 'Intention' My Favorite Word?

Learn about the G.R.O.W. method for intentionally setting and achieving your practice growth goals.

| 5 years ago
Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part VI
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Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part VI

We look at a real dental case to discuss obtaining acceptable esthetic outcomes on an anterior restoration.

| 5 years ago
Are Your Dental Patients 'Hearing' You?

Are Your Dental Patients 'Hearing' You?

If you're seeing a lot of your patients walk away without accepting treatment, it may be time to rethink your communication approaches.

| 5 years ago
Digital Printing: Are We There Yet?
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Digital Printing: Are We There Yet?

3D printing is the way of the future - but with so many options, how can you choose the best one for your practice?

| 5 years ago
A Rapid Technique for Closing Screw Access Channels
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A Rapid Technique for Closing Screw Access Channels

Have you ever used this method for closing screw access channels?

| 5 years ago
Fixed Partial Dentures vs. Implants Part I - Is One Better Than the Other?

Fixed Partial Dentures vs. Implants Part I - Is One Better Than the Other?

What's your take on fixed partial dentures vs. implants? In the first of this series of articles, Dr. Frank Spear will break down the benefits and uses...

| 5 years ago
How Do We Approach Cases With Clicking Jaw Joints?
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How Do We Approach Cases With Clicking Jaw Joints?

When a patient comes into your office asking about their clicking jaw joint, do you have a plan of action?

| 5 years ago