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Shade Evaluation of All-Ceramic Restorations at Try-In

Shade Evaluation of All-Ceramic Restorations at Try-In

Accurate shade evaluation is critical to the success of a case. When opaque restorations such as porcelain fused-to-metal crowns are fabricated, the shade...

| 12 years ago
Tooth Wear Appliances: Full Arch Maxillary and Full Arch Mandibular
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Tooth Wear Appliances: Full Arch Maxillary and Full Arch Mandibular

Conceptually, full coverage appliances decrease elevator muscle activity in excursive movements if they are designed with anterior guidance, but...

| 12 years ago
This is What Makes Your Brand

This is What Makes Your Brand

In business everyone understands how desirable it is to achieve 'brand recognition.' But out of all the things people perceive about you and your practice, what...

| 12 years ago
Take a Capsule to Fight Gum Disease?

Take a Capsule to Fight Gum Disease?

Scientists described another treatment approach for gum disease in a report delivered at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American...

| 12 years ago
Facial Proportion and Profile

Facial Proportion and Profile

A single plan that creates a beautiful smile for everyone simply does not exist. When treating patients for esthetics, you have to individualize your...

| 12 years ago
What is Your Hygiene Gap?

What is Your Hygiene Gap?

Don't let downtime in your hygiene schedule fool you into thinking there is no room for growth. Every schedule will have some down time. However, almost...

| 12 years ago
MythBusters: Dentistry Edition
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MythBusters: Dentistry Edition

With all the information on the Internet, misinformation spreads easily. In this article, examine the top 5 dental myths your patients might...

| 12 years ago
Monthly Spotlight July/August

Monthly Spotlight July/August

With all of the great content offered by the Spear Faculty and guest writers each month, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The following...

| 12 years ago
Acid Etching of Ceramic Before Bonding
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Acid Etching of Ceramic Before Bonding

Learn more about acid etching ceramic restorations prior to bonding.

| 12 years ago
Tooth Wear Appliances: Posterior Pivots
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Tooth Wear Appliances: Posterior Pivots

To pick up where I left off in the previous article about tooth wear appliances, a posterior pivot is the opposite of an anterior bite plane. This appliance...

| 12 years ago
An Important Message for Young Dentists Who Want to Buy a Practice
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An Important Message for Young Dentists Who Want to Buy a Practice

When most dentists envision buying a practice they see the process as being a quick turnaround transfer of power: 'I give you the money, you introduce...

| 12 years ago
Thoughts on Being a Volunteer
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Thoughts on Being a Volunteer

I just finished a week at Open Wide Foundation's clinic in Peronia, Guatemala. It was a chance for me to grow, yet again, in this life I love. I...

| 12 years ago