We all know that providing our lab with images of shade tabs against adjacent teeth helps them to produce the best possible results for our patients....
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›
Two Methods for a Clean and Clear Tongue Space
I don't know about you, but I really hate it when I get excess stone in the tongue space on a lower model. Not only does it look terrible, this excess...
John Carson | 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 ›
Sub-Pontic Osseous Hyperplasia
I had the pleasure of meeting a great patient for the first time earlier this year. She had been to her hygienist who identified an area of decay around...
Doug Benting | 10 years ago ›
Are You Making Your Schedule Work for You?
Do you ever find yourself coming into the office in the morning, taking a glance at the day's schedule, and finding yourself exhausted before your day...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Three Tips for Improved Embrasures with Provisional Restorations
The fabrication of a really nice provisional restoration is fundamental for indirect definitive restorations. Nice provisional restorations serve as a...
Darin Dichter | 10 years ago ›
Sometimes, we think of our temporaries or provisionals as just that – temporary. Poorly-fitted temporaries can lead to issues including food...
Jeff Lineberry | 10 years ago ›
Fabricating an indirect restoration for a single maxillary central incisor is the most challenging and frustrating treatment the dental team can provide...
Robert Winter | 10 years ago ›
Does That Tooth Really Need to Be Extracted?
As we all know, sometimes we just can't see the cause of a problem with radiographs. This is particularly true when dealing with 2-D radiographs like...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Saving for the Future: Part II
In my previous article, I introduced an 8-year-old female patient that sustained fractures to #8 and #9 after falling from her bicycle. In...
Glen Doyon | 10 years ago ›
Managing the Problem Versus Curing It: Part II
In my last article, I mentioned that the average life span continues to increase over time and because of this fact, the treatment we provide for our...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
The Real Role of the Dental Assistant
Helping the doctor stay organized during and after procedures is critical to efficient time management. The dental assistant acts as a chairside manager...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›