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New Course – Direct Resin Artistry in the Posterior Dentition
Beyond Restoration

New Course – Direct Resin Artistry in the Posterior Dentition

Dr. Jason Smithson demonstrates how to place esthetic direct composite restorations using minimal shades of resin and common instruments found in most...

| 4 years ago ›
Form Follows Function: A Guide to Creating Highly Esthetic, Adjustment-Free Class 1 Restorations
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Beyond Restoration

Form Follows Function: A Guide to Creating Highly Esthetic, Adjustment-Free Class 1 Restorations

What can dentists learn from architecture? Learn how the concept of form and function can be used to create esthetic restorations.

| 4 years ago ›
4 Burning Questions on Restorations with Ceramic or PFM Crowns
Beyond Restoration

4 Burning Questions on Restorations with Ceramic or PFM Crowns

Learn how to select between zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns — a common issue that's addressed in Spear's 'Restorative Design'...

| 5 years ago ›
Disruptive Innovation in the Dental Marketplace
Beyond Restoration

Disruptive Innovation in the Dental Marketplace

Positive disruption is occurring throughout the dental and health care industries. So, what's the impact on our patients? And how do we keep pace with...

| 5 years ago ›
Managing Open Interdental Spaces with Indirect Veneer Restorations – The Interdental Finish Line (Part 1)
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Beyond Restoration

Managing Open Interdental Spaces with Indirect Veneer Restorations – The Interdental Finish Line (Part 1)

Learn how to properly manage open interdental spaces and the two aspects of preparation design, provisional fabrication, communication with your technician...

| 5 years ago ›
3 Tips to Get Started with Intraoral Scanning
Beyond Restoration

3 Tips to Get Started with Intraoral Scanning

Discover the pros and cons of intraoral scanning and tips for correct use in your practice.

| 5 years ago ›
Occlusal Vertical Dimension and the Edentulous Patient: Methods for Recording OVD
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Beyond Restoration

Occlusal Vertical Dimension and the Edentulous Patient: Methods for Recording OVD

Measuring occlusal vertical dimension accurately is necessary to evaluate the prosthetic space and ensure a predictable outcome.

| 5 years ago ›
Single Central Incisors: Setting Dentist and Patient Expectations
Beyond Restoration

Single Central Incisors: Setting Dentist and Patient Expectations

By setting realistic expectations for cost, chair time and esthetic result, the frustration associated with restoring and matching a single indirect central...

| 5 years ago ›
Restoring the Edentulous Arch - Are Fixed Hybrids Always the Best Answer?
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Beyond Restoration

Restoring the Edentulous Arch - Are Fixed Hybrids Always the Best Answer?

Learn why to consider alternatives for popular fixed hybrids in some edentulous arch cases.

| 5 years ago ›
Simple Bounce Flash Portraits - How to Go Beyond Taking Mugshots
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Beyond Restoration

Simple Bounce Flash Portraits - How to Go Beyond Taking Mugshots

Spending too much time and space on flashes, softboxes and beauty dishes? Learn to bounce flash using a speedlight for beautiful portraits with uniform...

| 5 years ago ›
Vertical Root Fractures - The Diagnostic Dilemma and Hidden Menace
Beyond Restoration

Vertical Root Fractures - The Diagnostic Dilemma and Hidden Menace

Discover why early recognition of root fractures is necessary for the success of endodontic treatment.

| 5 years ago ›
Intrinsic Dental Erosion - Causes and Diagnosis
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Beyond Restoration

Intrinsic Dental Erosion - Causes and Diagnosis

Learn what to be mindful of with intrinsic erosion lesions, which are commonly found on the palatal surfaces of the maxillary teeth, followed by the occlusal...

| 5 years ago ›