You would think after 36 years in dentistry that I would know better. The patient seems great, the story sounds plausible, the exam is promising...
Steve Ratcliff | 9 years ago ›
Cone Beam CTs: You Don't Know What You Don't Know
Do you remember the days back in dental school when we would look at a radiographs and say something like, 'Well, we can't tell for sure but that looks...
John Carson | 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 ›
Removing Ceramic Veneers With a Laser: Part 2
Fig. 1 Click here to read Part One of this series. If you haven't noticed, we are now in an age of dentistry that praises 'conservation...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
This is a patient who after several years of procrastinating has decided to move forward with treatment. The deciding factor for her was recurrent decay...
Steve Ratcliff | 9 years ago ›
Expanding Your Thoughts on Airway
An increasing number of studies are helping us to become more aware of the effects of airway issues on our adult patients. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA),...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
At one time or another, we all want or need to move gingival tissues. While our patients may need us to do that in order to reach their goals, it is a...
John Carson | 9 years ago ›
Don’t Dismiss the Value of a Fractured Root
Your 60-year-old patient has a long-standing bridge and she notifies you that the bridge is loose. When she comes in to the office you find one of the...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
New From Frank Spear: Treatment Planning Evolution with Practice Evolution
There are many factors that enter into the processes of treatment planning and case presentation. One factor that we don't often think about is the fact...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
New From Frank Spear: Treatment Planning for Complex Patients
One of the greatest challenges in practice is when you are treating a new patient for the first time and you are shocked by the condition of their mouth....
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Every dentist knows what I mean by a radiographic diagnosis. You may not know the term, but a radiographic diagnosis is what happens when at the end of...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
The Secret to Reliable Practice Growth
In a recent article I outlined the value of a patient's average treatment over 20 years, which is an eye-opening exercise for many practitioners....
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›