Photos Are Great for Diagnosis, But Don't Get Faked Out
I rely heavily on photography to help me get to a correct diagnosis and to enable my ability to treatment plan. I like to look at a photo with lips in...
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›
A clear vision of the esthetic and functional outcome of a case must be established to effectively communicate the details to the technician who is fabricating...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
A New Way to Classify Gum Disease Based on Gene Expression Signature?
According to a recent news release, researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) have devised a new system for classifying periodontal disease...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›
Let Your Patients See the Value Behind the Curtain
Are you the same dentist you were when you graduated from dental school? If you have been in practice for 10 years or more I bet you would say that...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Complete and Accurate Periodontal Charting
Helping patients retain their natural teeth and maintain overall health is vital. It's important to closely monitor their periodontal health and recommend...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
The Three Kinds of Hygiene Patients
As I wrote about previously, the hygiene check can be one of the most overlooked, or at least under-committed, relationship-building tools for many dentists....
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Study: Protein Might Play Key Role in Gum Disease
According to a recent news release, scientists at Forsyth, along with a colleague from Northwestern University, have discovered that the protein, Transgultaminase...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›
What is the Universal Dental Language?
Every day in our practices and with each one of our patients, our ability to communicate impacts our success immensely. Not only are we able to do what...
Jeff Lineberry | 10 years ago ›
Some Practical Advice on Team Value Role Implementation
In a recent article I talked about how it's important to have someone, usually a senior assistant, take on the role of treatment coordinator in the practice...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
How to Minimize Residual Cement on Implant Restorations
Multiple approaches have been discussed in the dental literature on how to best cement an implant restoration and minimize the chance of leaving residual...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
Need a Simple Technique for a Single Tooth Provisional?
In a simple case where only one or two teeth are going to be restored indirectly and the tooth form is not badly broken down, I'll often fabricate the...
Darin Dichter | 10 years ago ›
A Genuine Patient Greeting Makes All the Difference
It is an irony of modern life that we have so many ways to be connected now—cell phones, email, text and instant messages—that we sometimes forget the power of...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›