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8 Simple Steps for Managing Your Patient's Toothache
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Techniques & Materials

8 Simple Steps for Managing Your Patient's Toothache

This article details eight simple steps to follow when diagnosing and treating a patient who comes in with a toothache.

| 7 years ago ›
The Extended Series of Dental Photographs
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Techniques & Materials

The Extended Series of Dental Photographs

In this article, Dr. Courtney Lavigne shares more of her go-to patient photos for better diagnosis and overall treatment planning.

| 7 years ago ›
Guidebook of Tooth Preparation Design
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Techniques & Materials

Guidebook of Tooth Preparation Design

Looking for a guide to better preparation design? This article will help you navigate the nuances of outcome-based preparation design for more efficient...

| 7 years ago ›
4 Vital Images For Your Dental Lab
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4 Vital Images For Your Dental Lab

This article covers how and why to take and implement these four critical patient photos in your practice.

| 7 years ago ›
Maxillary Prosthesis Retained by Two Dental Implants
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Techniques & Materials

Maxillary Prosthesis Retained by Two Dental Implants

There are pros and cons to using only two dental implants when retaining maxillary prostheses.

| 7 years ago ›
6 Basic Photography Images To Improve Your Practice
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6 Basic Photography Images To Improve Your Practice

If you're wondering how to use digital photography to improve your practice, start by mastering these six basic photos.

| 7 years ago ›
Lab Communication: Shade and Surface Texture
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Lab Communication: Shade and Surface Texture

Learn why photography is the most effective way of communicating shade and surface texture to your lab technicians.

| 7 years ago ›
My Favorite Photograph: It Tells the Whole Story (Almost)
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My Favorite Photograph: It Tells the Whole Story (Almost)

This article discusses characteristics of great clinical patient photography that will increase case success, improve treatment planning and aid in diagnosis.

| 7 years ago ›
An Overview of Radiographic Technologies in General Dentistry
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An Overview of Radiographic Technologies in General Dentistry

Dr. Kevin Huff outlines the main types of radiographic technology used in general dentistry.

| 7 years ago ›
An Intro To Basic DSLR Camera Settings
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An Intro To Basic DSLR Camera Settings

Dr. Courtney Lavigne gives an overview of basic DSLR camera settings every dentist should know in order to ensure successful photography in their practice.

| 7 years ago ›
Return On Investment in the Dental Practice
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Return On Investment in the Dental Practice

Understanding the basics of ROI (return on investment) is crucial to enhancing technology and profitability in your practice.

| 7 years ago ›
How to Categorize Bonding Systems
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How to Categorize Bonding Systems

Learn more about categorizing dental bonding systems.

| 7 years ago ›