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 ›
Polishing Provisional Restorations
Fig.1 One of the most frequent questions I get asked is 'What material do you use to fabricate your provisional restorations?' There are many different provisional...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
As we all know, bone is needed in areas that we plan to place implants. And we also know that sometimes it looks like we have plenty of bone to place...
John Carson | 9 years ago ›
When Should I Worry About a Jaw Click?
Clicks in the jaw joints are a really common finding in our patients. The question we most often hear is 'how do I know it is ok to do the dentistry if...
Steve Ratcliff | 9 years ago ›
This article describes the benefit of using a triple tray for impressions, but also discusses the one instance when a triple tray can present a problem.
Mary Anne Salcetti | 9 years ago ›
The Dental Patient as the Primary Therapist
Dentistry continues to address caries and periodontitis as the critical destructive processes affecting our dental patient family. Other issues, such...
Michael McDevitt | 9 years ago ›
Surprising Expasyl Conversation at Master’s Forum
I was asked to give an update (via a current literature review) on the use of Expasyl during a recent workshop here at Spear. A 2012 article...
Kevin Kwiecien | 9 years ago ›
The 3 Kinds of Leader Every Dentist Must Be
Many times I hear dentists say that they love the clinical side of dentistry, but they could do without the leadership issues that await them when they...
Imtiaz Manji | 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 ›
Using Scheduling to Fight Stagnant Growth
It is one of the most common issues I hear about: a practice that is doing everything correctly but not getting ahead. New patients keep coming in every...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›