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How Hygienists Can Quickly Connect With Patients

How Hygienists Can Quickly Connect With Patients

How can dental hygienists make patients feel comfortable and welcome from the very beginning? Guest author Shelley Brown, R.D.H., B.S.D.H., offers some extremely simple tips.

| 6 years ago
A Paradigm Shift in Understanding Risk for Cancer in Dentistry
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A Paradigm Shift in Understanding Risk for Cancer in Dentistry

For the sake of the patient's overall health, dentists must understand risk factors for oral cancer and how to handle these difficult discussions with...

| 6 years ago
Dr. Frank Spear Publishes First Book to Help Dentists Boost Case Acceptance
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Dr. Frank Spear Publishes First Book to Help Dentists Boost Case Acceptance

Dr. Frank Spear has published his debut book, Case Acceptance in the Modern Dental Practice, in an effort to help dentists get more patients to say 'yes'...

| 6 years ago
Spear Releases New Pathway on Increasing Case Acceptance in the Dental Practice

Spear Releases New Pathway on Increasing Case Acceptance in the Dental Practice

Spear has released a new pathway moderated by Dr. Frank Spear, who explains key tips and considerations for increasing case acceptance in the dental practice.

| 6 years ago
Spear Releases Study Club Module on Overcoming Space Limitation for Implants

Spear Releases Study Club Module on Overcoming Space Limitation for Implants

In 'Overcoming Space Limitation for Implants in the Anterior Mandible,' Dr. Ricardo Mitrani walks clinicians through the potential challenges of doing single...

| 6 years ago
The 5 Patients Every Dentist Will Treat

The 5 Patients Every Dentist Will Treat

Are you prepared to treat these five types of patients?

| 6 years ago
Converting an Anterior Bite Plane to a Full Arch Splint
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Converting an Anterior Bite Plane to a Full Arch Splint

This article will teach you how to convert an anterior bite plane appliance to a full-arch appliance to meet the needs of your patient.

| 6 years ago
Hybrid Digital/Analog Technique for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

Hybrid Digital/Analog Technique for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

This article describes a complex case in which Dr. Brandon Stapleton utilized ESFB and a hybrid digital/analog technique for maxillofacial prosthodontics.

| 6 years ago
What Happens When a Patient Cancels an Appointment?

What Happens When a Patient Cancels an Appointment?

When a patient cancels their appointment, how can you and your team make the free time as productive as possible?

| 6 years ago
The Guide to When and When Not to Splint Restorations
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The Guide to When and When Not to Splint Restorations

Splinting restorations or teeth is not always the right answer. Read this yes/no guide to help you decide what might be right for your patient.

| 6 years ago
3D Printers in the Age of Digital Dentistry
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3D Printers in the Age of Digital Dentistry

Understanding the qualities and properties of different printed models is critical to restorative dentistry. Learn more about the Carbon3D software here.

| 6 years ago
Your Patient's Parents Are Not (Totally) To Blame For Their Poor Oral Health

Your Patient's Parents Are Not (Totally) To Blame For Their Poor Oral Health

This article will help you understand the role of genetics in determining biomarkers that could impact a patient's oral health.

| 6 years ago