The wear this patient has on her lower anteriors is something I know you all have seen before. I bet if you look at the palatal surface of the upper...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
Are You Influencing Your Patients?
I often hear dentists complain about the patients that only want to be treated if it's covered by insurance – and I'm sure it's true. The fact is...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Four Steps to Simplifying Your Life
Excess and clutter are the enemies of clean and effective living. As we go through life we tend to acquire material things and to-do lists that eventually...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Sleep Apnea: History of Present Illness
When we choose to treat Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) in our dental offices, we take on a set of increased responsibilities. Thorough data collection...
Steve Carstensen | 11 years ago ›
Understanding the Medical Examination for Sleep Patients
In dentistry, it's common to have patients fill out a medical history listing prior concerns, allergies and current medications. We are curious about...
Steve Carstensen | 11 years ago ›![How to Take a Protrusive Bite Record [Ed.]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Protrusive1.png)
How to Take a Protrusive Bite Record [Ed.]
A protrusive bite record is taken with Master wax with the mandible pushed forward into a protrusive movement so that the condyle has moved down...
Gary DeWood | 11 years ago ›
When Cuspal Coverage is More Appropriate
In a recent article, I went over the ideals for restoring teeth in the posterior with direct composite. However, there will be times when direct composite...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
Four Guidelines for Direct Resin
There can be confusion for clinicians when trying to decide if direct composite is the adequate solution to treat patients, or if dong an indirect restoration...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
Steps in the Veneer Seating Process: Part II
When you talk to dentists about the procedures they are fearful of, seating porcelain veneers comes up frequently as one of the most anxiety producing....
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›![Three Uses For Red Rope Wax [Ed.]](https://assets.speareducation.com/www/uploads/blog/images/featured/25970.jpg)
Three Uses For Red Rope Wax [Ed.]
In my practice, there are times when I don't need impression material to go into certain places. I have found red rope wax to be a quick, cheap...
Jeff Lineberry | 11 years ago ›
Tom Case Study: Fabricating Shell Provisionals
In a recent article, 'Tom Case Study: Treatment Planning Part I', I walked you through my treatment plan for retired dentist, Tom. In this article,...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
The Beauty of the Custom Incisal Guide Table
In my most recent articles, I've been going over how to treat patients with failed dentition due to pathway wear. As clinicians it's important to...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›