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...
Frank Spear | 12 years ago ›
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...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
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...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›
During an average patient visit how much time do you spend talking? It may seem natural that you would be the one with more to say during a consultation;...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Meeting Dentists Around the Globe
Having celebrated my one year anniversary with Spear (can you believe it?!) I took a couple weeks off to explore the globe and embarked on a cruise...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Create a Great Impression and Reduce Stress
I was treating a patient recently and came across a common problem. Fortunately, I already had a solution based on trial and error. When...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 12 years ago ›
Are You Having 'Value of the Mouth' Conversations?
Very few people plan for dental care in their budget, and case acceptance will always depend to some degree on affordability. However, affordability is...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
An ancient Ayurvedic method, commonly known as oil pulling, may help prevent enamel erosion and gum disease among other things such as headaches, chronic...
Denise Prichard | 12 years ago ›
What is the Future of Dentistry?
At the end of a recent webinar I delivered, I was asked the following question: 'What do you see the future of dentistry looking like in the next five...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
It's the Simple Things That Matter
As we see patients day in and day out, we focus on keeping our margins smooth and restorations looking and fitting exquisitely. We ensure their comfort...
Jeff Lineberry | 12 years ago ›
Feldspathic Vs. Pressable Ceramic Veneers
I often say there is no one size fits all solution in dental material selection. Of course there are certain materials that have multiple uses based...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Selling Your Practice in a Few Years? Don't Make this Mistake
It's natural for owner-doctors who are looking toward retirement to want to scale back re-investment in their practices. Why sink a lot of money into...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›