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Study: Is Emotional Intelligence More Important than IQ in Dentist-Patient Relationships?
Beyond Restoration

Study: Is Emotional Intelligence More Important than IQ in Dentist-Patient Relationships?

According to a recent release, researchers from Case Western Reserve University's School of Dental Medicine and Weatherhead School of Management, found...

| 11 years ago ›
One Simple Way to Get Patients to Invite Others
Practice Management

One Simple Way to Get Patients to Invite Others

Ask. Yes, it really is that simple. If you're like most dentists, you probably have a lot of potential ambassadors who are walking out the door keeping...

| 11 years ago ›
Close the Access Opening of Implant Abutments
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Implants

Close the Access Opening of Implant Abutments

When trying in an all-ceramic restoration on an implant abutment to confirm the esthetic outcome prior to its cementation, I suggest following these steps:...

| 11 years ago ›
What is Your Magic Number?
Practice Management

What is Your Magic Number?

I've always said that success in life boils down to how you handle three interconnected fundamentals: your time, money and relationships. Focus too much...

| 11 years ago ›
Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part III]
Techniques & Materials

Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part III]

As mentioned in Part I and Part II of this series, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from the diagnostic wax-up to the mouth is to...

| 11 years ago ›
What is Your Practice Worth Right Now?
Practice Management

What is Your Practice Worth Right Now?

A big part of retirement planning is knowing exactly where you want to end up in terms of economic assets, which includes your practice. But often overlooked...

| 11 years ago ›
Six Things to Know When Selecting a Sleep Appliance
Techniques & Materials

Six Things to Know When Selecting a Sleep Appliance

As mentioned in a previous article on treatment for patients with sleep disorders, sleep appliance designs are many and varied.

| 11 years ago ›
Black Triangles and Diastemas With Veneers
Techniques & Materials

Black Triangles and Diastemas With Veneers

Seems like a simple concept, doesn't it? Do a nice porcelain veneer and close those ugly black triangles or diastemas? Here's a quick tip that...

| 11 years ago ›
Are All Your Patients Getting First Class Treatment?
Practice Management

Are All Your Patients Getting First Class Treatment?

I had an eye-opening experience a while ago while traveling for business. I fly a lot, usually in Business Class, and do most of my travel with one airline...

| 11 years ago ›
Nancy Case Study: Malalignment [Part II]
Esthetics

Nancy Case Study: Malalignment [Part II]

Continuing the series on the Nancy Case Study on malalignment, once the mock-up is approved, depth cuts and tooth preparation can begin. Whenever you're...

| 11 years ago ›
Pink Ceramic Vs. Pink Composite for Soft Tissue Simulation
Techniques & Materials

Pink Ceramic Vs. Pink Composite for Soft Tissue Simulation

There is the need at times to simulate soft tissue with artificial materials because of ridge or papillae deficiencies. One of the goals of the restorative...

| 11 years ago ›
Periodontitis Frozen in Time
Beyond Restoration

Periodontitis Frozen in Time

According to researchers from the Centre for Evolutionary Medicine at the University of Zurich, Ötzi the Neolithic mummy shows evidence of many modern...

| 11 years ago ›