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Managing Dentogingival Discrepancies: Orthodontic and Surgical Options

Managing Dentogingival Discrepancies: Orthodontic and Surgical Options

Dr. Mitrani offers insight on surgical and orthodontic treatment in dentogingival discrepancies in this article.

| 7 months ago
The Three Types of Listening: A Guide for Dentists and Their Teams
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The Three Types of Listening: A Guide for Dentists and Their Teams

The three types of listening–objective, subjective, and intuitive–can help dentists improve patient relationships. Dr. Mitrani gives an overview here.

| 7 months ago
Dental Photography Tips for Positioning

Dental Photography Tips for Positioning

These dental photography tips for positioning from Dr. Andy Janiga will help you improve your clinical photography skills with detailed guidance.

| 7 months ago
Recognizing Early Signs of Occlusal Instability
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Recognizing Early Signs of Occlusal Instability

Ensure long-term dental success by prioritizing stability. Dr. Ringhofer explains how to recognize early signs of occlusal instability to avoid treatment...

| 8 months ago
The Dying Trend of DIY Dentistry: What Smile Direct Can Teach Us

The Dying Trend of DIY Dentistry: What Smile Direct Can Teach Us

The DIY dentistry trend is hopefully winding down with the bankruptcy of SmileDirectClub. Here's what we can do to help these displaced patients.

| 8 months ago
Dental Office Design: What Your Patients Notice and Why it Matters

Dental Office Design: What Your Patients Notice and Why it Matters

You may be surprised by what your patients notice about dental office design. Here, Dr. Carson provides a detailed glimpse inside practice renovations.

| 8 months ago
Flash Systems for Dental Photography

Flash Systems for Dental Photography

When choosing flash systems in dental photography, consider skill level, as novices may prefer simpler options while advanced users seek better control.

| 8 months ago
Building a Better Dental Patient Relationship #2: Communication Tips

Building a Better Dental Patient Relationship #2: Communication Tips

Dr. Mitrani provides tips to improve communication and the dentist-patient relationship in part 2 of this...

| 8 months ago
The Wax Rim is as Important as Ever!
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The Wax Rim is as Important as Ever!

The wax rim remains as important as ever in dentistry, even as a concept. It's a fundamental that will carry into new digital workflows.

| 8 months ago
Building a Better Dental Patient Relationship #1: Overcoming Biases

Building a Better Dental Patient Relationship #1: Overcoming Biases

Dr. Mitrani advises not to overlook bias from the old dental patient relationship when building a new one in part 1 of this 2-part...

| 8 months ago
Silencing the Dreaded Phone Call from the Restoration Lab
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Silencing the Dreaded Phone Call from the Restoration Lab

Every dentist has faced 'the dreaded phone call' from the restoration lab about space discrepancies. Dr. Jeffrey Bonk gives practical tips to cut down...

| 8 months ago
How Mobile Dentistry is Closing Care Barriers (and How You Can Help)

How Mobile Dentistry is Closing Care Barriers (and How You Can Help)

Mobile dentistry closes healthcare gaps by serving underserved communities. Opening clinics is more affordable than most practitioners expect. Learn more...

| 9 months ago