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New from Dr. Frank Spear: The Treatment Planning Process

New from Dr. Frank Spear: The Treatment Planning Process

Treatment planning, especially for complex cases, can be an extremely challenging process for any clinician. A treatment planning system that Dr. Frank...

| 10 years ago
Ankylosis Part V: Autotransplantation
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Ankylosis Part V: Autotransplantation

Typically when managing ankylosed teeth in children it is advisable to remove the ankylosed tooth prior to significant growth cycles so growth and subsequent...

| 10 years ago
Patient Value: Getting Smart with Intelligence
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Patient Value: Getting Smart with Intelligence

Anyone who has seen an around-the-block line-up outside an Apple store in anticipation of a new product release has to admit that this is a company that...

| 10 years ago
Endodontic Treatment: The Process Outcome

Endodontic Treatment: The Process Outcome

Jennifer presented to my office on January 30, 2012. She had consulted with and been treated by an endodontist on July 27, 2011....

| 10 years ago
Three Points About Perfectionism
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Three Points About Perfectionism

I often hear dentists describe themselves as perfectionists, and it's easy to see why. It is a profession where skill is measured in microscopic margins,...

| 10 years ago
The Infamous Mandibular Block
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The Infamous Mandibular Block

At a recent Facially Generated Treatment Planning workshop, I was having lunch with a group of dentists with a wide range of experience and age–from one year...

| 10 years ago
What is Your Template for Success with Appointments?

What is Your Template for Success with Appointments?

How many times have you peered into a mouth in your career? How many times have patients walked in and out the door to your practice? In the daily...

| 10 years ago
Ceramic Restorations: Predictable Adjusting and Polishing
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Ceramic Restorations: Predictable Adjusting and Polishing

Learn the steps for adjusting and polishing ceramic restorations.

| 10 years ago
New from Dr. Frank Spear: The Spear Model Part III

New from Dr. Frank Spear: The Spear Model Part III

Variety is the spice of life. That's how the old saying goes. When a clinician presents only ONE option to a patient for treatment, they are really...

| 10 years ago
Handling Issues With Retention for GPs
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Handling Issues With Retention for GPs

In this article, I will continue with this discussion and how to handle these issues with retention. So, how is the GP relationship with orthodontists...

| 10 years ago
Tooth Supported Fixed Bridge for Missing Maxillary Incisors

Tooth Supported Fixed Bridge for Missing Maxillary Incisors

This patient has decided to have his upper maxillary incisors removed following a significant dental history that includes endodontic treatment, clinical...

| 10 years ago
More Interview Questions You Don't Want to Ask

More Interview Questions You Don't Want to Ask

In my last article, I went over some interview questions you should never ask. Remember all it takes is one person to lodge a complaint and your dental...

| 10 years ago