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What is an Active Patient?
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Practice Management

What is an Active Patient?

Imtiaz Manji breaks down the meaning of an 'active patient' and explains the dentist's role in maintaining that status.

| 7 years ago ›
When Virtual Impressions Beat Physical Impressions, Hands Down
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Techniques & Materials

When Virtual Impressions Beat Physical Impressions, Hands Down

What's the benefit of choosing virtual impression methods over physical ones? Dr. John Carson outlines the tools and technology behind the technique.

| 7 years ago ›
An Introduction To Lip, Tooth, Ridge Classification
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Beyond Restoration

An Introduction To Lip, Tooth, Ridge Classification

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani shares his insight into the development, uses and advantages of the Lip-Tooth-Ridge classification for rehabilitating the edentulous...

| 7 years ago ›
A Conservative, Effective Approach To White Spot Lesions
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Techniques & Materials

A Conservative, Effective Approach To White Spot Lesions

In this article, you will learn how to utilize resin infiltration to treat white spot lesions quickly and effectively.

| 7 years ago ›
Treating Class V Lesions
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Techniques & Materials

Treating Class V Lesions

Dr. Frank Spear discusses his process of performing Class V restorations with this short case study.

| 7 years ago ›
3 Things Not To Say To Your Patients
Practice Management

3 Things Not To Say To Your Patients

This article will tell you how to improve communication with your patients by eliminating these simple words and phrases.

| 7 years ago ›
Bite Records For a MAD In the Digital World
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Airway

Bite Records For a MAD In the Digital World

Dr. Kevin Kwiecien discusses advantages of taking digital bite records for mandibular advancement devices and steps for how to perfect this simple art.

| 7 years ago ›
Spear Releases Course On Small Ways To Enhance Patient Relationships
Spear Updates

Spear Releases Course On Small Ways To Enhance Patient Relationships

Spear has released a new course that highlights small changes any practice can make for better patient relationships.

| 7 years ago ›
Ankylosis Part I: Etiology and Considerations
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Esthetics

Ankylosis Part I: Etiology and Considerations

This article discusses potential etiologies and diagnostic practices for ankylosed teeth.

| 7 years ago ›
5 Steps To the Ideal New Patient Call
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Practice Management

5 Steps To the Ideal New Patient Call

This article will help you plan and conduct more effective patient phone calls to ensure patient satisfaction and retention.

| 7 years ago ›
Food For Thought On How the State of Medical and Dental Care Is Changing
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Practice Management

Food For Thought On How the State of Medical and Dental Care Is Changing

How can we communicate with our patients in such a way that they value treatment rather than being turned away by costs? Dr. Jeff Lineberry gives his...

| 7 years ago ›
Spear Releases Patient Education Videos On Cysts, Abscesses and Tooth Pain
Spear Updates

Spear Releases Patient Education Videos On Cysts, Abscesses and Tooth Pain

Spear has released three new patient education videos that explain causes, symptoms and treatment options for dental cysts, endodontic abscesses and tooth...

| 7 years ago ›