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How to Uncover an Implant 101

How to Uncover an Implant 101

This article discusses multiple methods of uncovering an implant during second stage surgery for ideal tissue esthetics.

| 6 years ago
Should You Probe Dental Implants?
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Should You Probe Dental Implants?

Proper evaluation of dental implants, with baseline information that includes probing, is necessary when making a determination of health or disease.

| 6 years ago
Using Digital Guides to Replace a Missing Tooth with an Implant

Using Digital Guides to Replace a Missing Tooth with an Implant

Precise placement and exact execution are critical to a successful implant-based restoration. Learn how to utilize digital surgical guides to ensure a...

| 6 years ago
3 Tips for Talking to Your Patients About Esthetics
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3 Tips for Talking to Your Patients About Esthetics

Discussing esthetics with your patients can sometimes be a little tricky - here are some tips for having the best discussion possible.

| 6 years ago
5 Steps to Making the Most of Your Referral Relationships

5 Steps to Making the Most of Your Referral Relationships

Building referral relationships takes time and effort, but it's critical to case success and patient satisfaction.

| 6 years ago
Need Smoother Preps?
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Need Smoother Preps?

This article will help you make the smoothest preparations possible for better indirect restorations.

| 6 years ago
Whiter Teeth at What Cost? Potential Erosive Effects of Whitening Products
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Whiter Teeth at What Cost? Potential Erosive Effects of Whitening Products

Before you recommend certain whitening products to your patients, keep in mind the potentially erosive effects they might have.

| 6 years ago
Less Is More: Building Functional Esthetics on a Budget
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Less Is More: Building Functional Esthetics on a Budget

Top-notch esthetic treatment and better patient outcomes start with a 'big picture' mindset and selecting the right restorative materials.

| 6 years ago
Spear Releases Course on Comprehensive Dentistry in the Start-Up Practice

Spear Releases Course on Comprehensive Dentistry in the Start-Up Practice

Spear has released a new course that walks viewers through necessary steps for implementing comprehensive dentistry in a start-up practice.

| 6 years ago
Complete Dentures ... What’s Your Strategy?
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Complete Dentures ... What’s Your Strategy?

This article describes the category of the adult population that may be edentulous and strategies for those patients that may include dentures.

| 6 years ago
PCS: Evaluating Problems, Consequences and Solutions During a Consultation

PCS: Evaluating Problems, Consequences and Solutions During a Consultation

This PCS (Problem, Consequence, Solution) roadmap will help you improve patient communication and increase case acceptance.

| 6 years ago
A Solution to Intra-office Communication That Doesn't Involve Sticky Notes

A Solution to Intra-office Communication That Doesn't Involve Sticky Notes

Relying on sticky notes to communicate with your dental team can make for sticky situations - here's a tip for easier, more reliable intraoffice communication.

| 6 years ago