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When Dental Patients Pop the Question ‘Can You Help Me?’
Practice Team

When Dental Patients Pop the Question ‘Can You Help Me?’

Learn how to address TMJ issues through Dr. Jim McKee's example of a new, 34-year-old patient who presented with a history of significant dental treatment.

| 3 years ago ›
Patient History 101 (Lesson 4): Jaw Joint Pain
Beyond Restoration

Patient History 101 (Lesson 4): Jaw Joint Pain

Having an accurate history of a patient's jaw joint pain is invaluable, Dr. Jim McKee explains in his series of articles on patient history.

| 4 years ago ›
Patient History 101 (Lesson 3): Previous Treatment
Beyond Restoration

Patient History 101 (Lesson 3): Previous Treatment

Having an accurate history of a patient's previous dental treatment is invaluable for accurate treatment planning and predictable outcomes.

| 4 years ago ›
Patient History 101 (Lesson 2): Joint Injuries
Beyond Restoration

Patient History 101 (Lesson 2): Joint Injuries

The restorative dentist has an invaluable tool with accurate patient history of jaw joint injuries. Dr. Jim McKee reveals key questions to ask during...

| 4 years ago ›
Patient History 101 (Lesson 1): Jaw Joints
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Beyond Restoration

Patient History 101 (Lesson 1): Jaw Joints

Having an accurate history of patient jaw joints is invaluable, Dr. Jim McKee explains in this first in a series of articles.

| 4 years ago ›
TMD: Could It Be More Than Muscle?
Beyond Restoration

TMD: Could It Be More Than Muscle?

TMD pain can be attributed to muscle or a combo of muscle, herniated disks, bone disorders, upper cervical misalignment, and other factors.

| 4 years ago ›
The TMJ Disk — The Forgotten Tissue
Beyond Restoration

The TMJ Disk — The Forgotten Tissue

The TMJ disk plays a crucial role in dentistry and understanding it makes it easier to order MRIs to assess its condition and position.

| 4 years ago ›
TMJ and Airway: Are We Treating the Same Patient?
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Beyond Restoration

TMJ and Airway: Are We Treating the Same Patient?

Recognizing TMJ and airway issues are integral to a dental practice seeking to offer patients predictable treatment options.

| 4 years ago ›
4 Insights from TMJ Imaging
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Beyond Restoration

4 Insights from TMJ Imaging

Dentists who want to increase predictability in restorative treatment planning can incorporate a TMJ anatomy assessment using MRI.

| 4 years ago ›
Red Flag-Maxillary First Premolar Extraction for Orthodontics
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Occlusion & Wear

Red Flag-Maxillary First Premolar Extraction for Orthodontics

Discover why it's important to look for undiagnosed joint issues when dental patients present with maxillary first premolars extracted for orthodontic...

| 4 years ago ›
Evidence-Based Dentistry: How Good is the Evidence?
Occlusion & Wear

Evidence-Based Dentistry: How Good is the Evidence?

Many of the concepts taught in occlusion and TMD are unsupported in the literature and are in direct conflict with literature in peer-reviewed journals,...

| 4 years ago ›
4 Insights from CBCT Imaging
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Beyond Restoration

4 Insights from CBCT Imaging

Dentists who want to increase predictability in restorative treatment planning can incorporate a TMJ anatomy assessment using CBCT imaging.

| 4 years ago ›