Alginate - The Best Block Out Material
If you do removable prosthodontics there are many times that impressions of teeth and ridges need to be made with teeth that will ultimately be extracted.
Mary Anne Salcetti | 9 years ago ›
'Mandibular Nerve Blocks, Part 1' is now Live!
One of the struggles that many dentists face are Mandibular Nerve Blocks and the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block. In Spear's latest course, Mandibular Nerve...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 9 years ago ›
Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until You’re Selling to get a Practice Appraisal
Everyone understands that when it comes time to sell your practice, you will have to get a complete appraisal of its worth from a qualified professional—in...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
The Two-piece Custom Implant Abutment
As has been discussed in previous posts, many options exist for implant abutments in the esthetic zone. One of the most recent abutment designs is the...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
The Secrets to Doing Retirement Right
An astonishing number of dentists don't start seriously begin planning their retirement until their time in the practice is drawing to a close. - See...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Missing Laterals and Esthetic Space Maintenance
Missing upper laterals can present with several challenges to the treating interdisciplinary team. At study club this topic brings up discussions that...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
The “2-Threshold” Rule for Extending Credit to Patients
Dentists should not make it a habit to be in the financing business. As I have pointed out many times, most businesses—hotels, restaurants, car mechanics—expect payment...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
'Impact of Mouth Breathing on Oral and General Health, Part 1' is Now Live!
Mouth breathing is more than just an aesthetic problem, and can contribute to negative health conditions. This can present significant problems, especially...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 9 years ago ›
'Using the Initial Phone Call to Align Patient Expectations' in Now Live!
All patients are different, and they all have their own expectations for their dental visits. How can a dentist best determine how to align patient expectations?...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 9 years ago ›
What do Teeth Proportion and Hollywood Actors Have in Common?
You may think that an odd question. But when I sit down and talk to my patients about teeth proportion, I mention that teeth remind me of men and in...
Arezoo Bahar | 9 years ago ›
There can be a huge difference between being busy and being productive. Lots of people who describe themselves as busy are spinning on a hamster wheel...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Choosing Excellence for Your Life and Dental Practice
If you are like me and many dental professionals, then you are a perfectionist by nature. In other words, many of us are driven to deliver 'perfect' results...
Jeff Lineberry | 9 years ago ›