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Managing Failures Due to Pathway Wear: Part II
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Managing Failures Due to Pathway Wear: Part II

This is a continuation of the discussion about the patient from Part I that was referred to the office in need of new restorations. As a reminder,...

| 11 years ago
The Surprising Cost of 'Slippage'
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The Surprising Cost of 'Slippage'

Case success is a linear process that you can think of as a chain of events. There can be a lot of links in that chain, but for the purposes of this article,...

| 11 years ago
Unraveling the Mysteries of Extensive Tooth Wear: Part I
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Extensive Tooth Wear: Part I

Extensive tooth wear is often the result of a triad of three underlying interconnected conditions: Sleep Bruxism (SB), Gastroesophageal reflux...

| 11 years ago
A Simple Method to Track Success
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A Simple Method to Track Success

To achieve success in dentistry, clinical excellence is a given. But part of running a dental practice is about running a business. The margins in the...

| 11 years ago
New Discussion Forum Stirs Up Chatter Between Dentists
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New Discussion Forum Stirs Up Chatter Between Dentists

When clinicians have questions, Spear TALK connects them with other dentists to find the answers. All clinicians have been there. You have a patient...

| 11 years ago
A Reality Check for Your Capacity
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A Reality Check for Your Capacity

In a recent article I talked about the difference between busyness and real productivity. Another great way to determine whether your state of busyness...

| 11 years ago
Managing Failures Due to Pathway Wear: Part I

Managing Failures Due to Pathway Wear: Part I

To continue with my series of articles discussing pathway wear, I'd like to introduce a patient that was referred to the office in need of new restorations....

| 11 years ago
Are You Productive or Just Busy?

Are You Productive or Just Busy?

There is a big difference between being productive, and just busy. I know many dentists who are extraordinarily productive, where they and their patients...

| 11 years ago
Tom Case Study: Fabricating Shell Provisionals
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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,...

| 11 years ago
The Hidden Cost of Accounts Receivables

The Hidden Cost of Accounts Receivables

The most common cause of difficulties in relationships is mismatched expectations. And as we all know, when those expectations revolve around money, things...

| 11 years ago
The Beauty of the Custom Incisal Guide Table
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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...

| 11 years ago
How to Get Your Schedule to Work for You
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How to Get Your Schedule to Work for You

If you are still scheduling on a strictly 'first come, first served' basis, doing whatever procedures come in, whenever they come in. You are being driven...

| 11 years ago