Light-Curing Solution for Provisional Restorations
During the fabrication of provisional restorations, it's not uncommon to use a visible light-curing oven, such as Triad or Procure from Great Lakes. These...
Darin Dichter | 10 years ago ›
The Dentist’s Business Advantage
Every business has its advantages and its limitations. When you compare dentistry with other businesses and professional services, however, you begin...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Treatment Planning 101: Part III
In Part I and Part II of this series, I discussed what research is showing us about periodontal disease; how it impacts the overall longevity of our patients'...
Jeff Lineberry | 10 years ago ›
Two Benefits of Advanced Clinical Education
I am sure nobody is surprised that I feel strongly about the virtues of advanced clinical education for dentists. There are obvious reasons why having...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
After practicing dentistry for over 35 years, I believe one of the biggest challenges to the growth of a practice is lack of knowledge; that is what...
Mark Fleming | 10 years ago ›
Change: Do You Have the Passion to Pursue It?
There is one character trait that I have found to be a very reliable indicator for success in life: a passion to pursue change. Most people don't like...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Basic Endodontic Diagnosis Course Now Available
An endodontic diagnosis, or any type of diagnosis, made when treating patients is important because it informs the intention to treat. Clinicians need...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Implants: Custom Abutment Choices
Have you ever struggled with removing the cement around implant restorations as discussed in my previous article? Or perhaps you have struggled with proper...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Interview Questions You Don’t Want to Ask
So, if my last article made you nervous, then this one should offer you a bit of relief. If you have ever brought in a practice management consultant...
Adam McWethy | 10 years ago ›
The Appliance as a Diagnostic Tool
The oral orthotic appliance has almost as many uses as a diagnostic aid and for treatment as it has names – splint, bite splint, guard, night guard,...
Kevin Kwiecien | 10 years ago ›
Provisionals with Ease and Accuracy
At the 2014 Spear Summit, a dentist asked me what was the most predictable, easy and accurate way to make provisionals for single units or 3-4 unit...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 10 years ago ›
Your Dental Practice: Avoid Restrictive Patterns of Thinking
'How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were?' I came across this deceptively profound question some time ago in a book I found, and it really...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›