New from Dr. Frank Spear: The Spear Model Part II
In previous models, Dr. Frank Spear has discussed the concept of needing to create correct expectations for patients before they arrive at your office....
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
We all know it's a fact that crown lengthening is often beneficial, if not downright required, to achieve an optimal restorative result for our patients.
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Retirement: On Your Mark, Get Set… Plan!
The two most common mistakes I see when it comes to retirement planning are lack of clarity and lack of time. It continues to surprise and shock me how...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Is Your Dental Team Made Up of Leaders?
As I have pointed out many times, including in my last article, dental teams need leadership and direction to be truly effective. But when we are talking...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Oops I Did it Again! Insufficient Reduction
It's regrettable to me that after preparing and impressing a tooth for a crown, the laboratory will notify me that the tooth had insufficient reduction....
Mary Anne Salcetti | 10 years ago ›
Do You Have What it Takes to Beat Average?
Have you seen this commercial? It is an ad for GNC that very cleverly illustrates a common—but profound—truth: being average is easy. The flip side of that,...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
New From Dr. Frank Spear: The Spear Model
One of the greatest challenges for all clinicians is maintaining their passion for dentistry over a career that could last 20, 30 or even...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Endodontics: Advocating Smaller Canal Preps
In July of this year, I posted a Digest article in which I posited that removing tooth structure accidentally, or perhaps, needlessly, as some advocate...
Glen Doyon | 10 years ago ›
Ankylosis Part IV: The Use of Decoronation
Typically when managing ankylosis in permanent teeth in children, it is advisable to remove the ankylosed tooth prior to significant growth so that the...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
What Every Dentist Needs to Know About Setting Goals
Everybody likes the idea of seeing improvement in their life, and many people are genuinely committed to working hard to make things better. But I have...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Ceramic Restorations: Why Do They Break?
All ceramic restorations can break, even IPS e.max lithium disilicate, which has a flexural strength of 400 mPa. The two most common reasons for ceramic...
Robert Winter | 10 years ago ›
Is Dental Education Like a Smart Phone?
I remember when I bought my first portable phone. Notice I said portable – not smart. It was hardly smart. But it allowed me to not be tied down to...
Mark Fleming | 10 years ago ›