A Brief History of the Toothbrush
Today it seems like people shuffle through hundreds of toothbrushes that line the market shelves, hoping that the latest and greatest model will deliver...
Denise Prichard | 11 years ago ›
A New Way of Thinking About Vision
Do you have to see it to believe it, or do you have to believe it to see it? That's a question I have often asked when I talk about the importance...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Most of us have been taught that ideal occlusion means canine guidance, or mutually protected occlusion. In fact, that is the preferred occlusal...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
'Thoroughly Concise Ignorance'
We usually think of ignorance as a negative word. But I heard a speaker at a conference recently who got me rethinking how we should approach the concept....
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Anterior Temporaries: Adjusting Contour Intra-Orally
In an earlier article, I went over the importance of creating beautiful anterior temporaries to help build your practice and inspire confidence in your...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
Don't Let This Moment of Opportunity Slip Away
When a patient thanks you after a visit, what do you do? People are often confused when I ask that question. What is there to do? You say something...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Evaluating 'At Risk' Occlusions
One of the most critical components of the examination is evaluating for 'at risk' occlusal conditions. These risks can take even the most seemingly simple...
Gary DeWood | 11 years ago ›
Every once in a while you come across someone who is really passionate about being good at what they do. When that happens you're usually in for a memorable...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Say Cheese: New Method for Restoring Missing Teeth Involves Gum Tissue and Mice Cells
According to a recent news release on Biological tooth replacement, scientists have developed a new method of replacing missing teeth with a bioengineered...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Have You Really 'Been There, Done That?'
One of the most gratifying things for me as an educator is when I hear from clients who have implemented some of the strategies I've lectured on and been...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The stick 'bite' is a quick and easy reference for your ceramist. It's not really a bite registration; rather, it is a useful tool for...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
Setting Fees Based on Your Expertise
A high-tech, high-volume power plant suffers a breakdown that grinds everything to a halt. All the engineers and maintenance people on the team do everything...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›