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Examining Patients With An Outside-In Approach
Techniques & Materials

Examining Patients With An Outside-In Approach

Well-defined systems within our offices, such as scheduling, financial arrangements and specialist referrals promote predictable flow and consistency. ...

| 10 years ago ›
Follow the Case: Fixed Bridge [Part I]
Techniques & Materials

Follow the Case: Fixed Bridge [Part I]

In this series of articles I'll be discussing a specific case as I complete it. This patient is congenitally missing her lower centrals and it's time...

| 10 years ago ›
How to Develop a Team 'Ownership' Mindset
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Practice Management

How to Develop a Team 'Ownership' Mindset

When we talk about the kind of mindset we want to see among the people on our team we tend to use phrases like 'being invested' and 'taking ownership.'...

| 10 years ago ›
Study: Extracting Teeth Before Cardiac Surgery May Cause More Harm Than Good
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Beyond Restoration

Study: Extracting Teeth Before Cardiac Surgery May Cause More Harm Than Good

According to a recent press release, a new study released by the Mayo Clinic has debunked current thinking of the necessity to remove infected teeth prior...

| 10 years ago ›
Why Should Adults Consider Orthodontics?
Beyond Restoration

Why Should Adults Consider Orthodontics?

Helping people be healthy and make healthy choices – as opposed to simply repairing teeth – often incorporates all aspects of the dental...

| 10 years ago ›
Is it Time to Introduce Someone New to Your Life?
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Practice Management

Is it Time to Introduce Someone New to Your Life?

I grew up in a family as the only boy among four girls, which may explain why, when it was time for me to become a parent, I put in my order for 'boys...

| 10 years ago ›
Using a 'Liquid Dam' in Your Restorative Practice
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Beyond Restoration

Using a 'Liquid Dam' in Your Restorative Practice

The first time I used a 'liquid dam' in dentistry was when I started doing in-office whitening. A liquid dam is a flowable, light cured material that...

| 10 years ago ›
Getting Peace of Mind by Making Tough Decisions
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Practice Management

Getting Peace of Mind by Making Tough Decisions

I have always loved being near the water. I was born and raised in Mombasa, Kenya, a large port city on the Indian Ocean. Later I went to London for university,...

| 10 years ago ›
The Hidden Family Factor in Transitions
Practice Management

The Hidden Family Factor in Transitions

Lately, I have been writing about the special considerations involved in a practice transition where other dentists are family members. But not all 'family'...

| 10 years ago ›
Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part I]
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Implants

Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part I]

When it comes to implant impressions do you prefer open or closed tray impressions? For me, the biggest reason I prefer closed tray is I hate trying to...

| 10 years ago ›
Sealing the Screw Access Hole on Screw-Retained Implant Restorations
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Implants

Sealing the Screw Access Hole on Screw-Retained Implant Restorations

When seating a screw-retained implant restoration, there are many techniques and materials that can be used to seal the screw access hole. The most common...

| 10 years ago ›
When Dentists Marry Dentists
Practice Management

When Dentists Marry Dentists

As I wrote about previously, there are special considerations to take into account when bringing a son or daughter aboard in the practice. The same is...

| 10 years ago ›