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Understanding Cement-Retained Implant Restorations
Beyond Restoration

Understanding Cement-Retained Implant Restorations

In a previous article I discussed the advantages and disadvantages of both screw-retained and cement-retained implant restorations. Although I have...

| 10 years ago ›
Five Key Criteria for Sealant Success
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Techniques & Materials

Five Key Criteria for Sealant Success

We know that 80 percent of decay on young permanent teeth occurs in pit and fissure areas, and sealants have proven to be a very useful...

| 10 years ago ›
Three Big Steps When Introducing a New Dentist
Practice Management

Three Big Steps When Introducing a New Dentist

Bringing a new doctor into a practice is a huge step for any dental team. Unless you can make the people around you really believe in what you're...

| 10 years ago ›
Why Should Your Staff Learn About Clinical Photography?
Beyond Restoration

Why Should Your Staff Learn About Clinical Photography?

Dentists take clinical pictures for many reasons, the most important is to help patients understand the current condition of their mouth. Other uses are...

| 10 years ago ›
How to Achieve 'The Transitions Effect' Without a Transition
Practice Management

How to Achieve 'The Transitions Effect' Without a Transition

I love transitions for the anxiety they cause. Don't get me wrong, I don't like to see dentists struggle with change in their practices. This is especially...

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

Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part II]

In Part I of this series I discussed how 'guide cones' can help with open tray implant impressions. In this article I'll discuss forming your tray and...

| 10 years ago ›
Playing to Win the Expenses Game
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Practice Management

Playing to Win the Expenses Game

One of the more common missteps I think leaders in business make involves taking a defensive approach to expenses, where you spend more time trying to...

| 10 years ago ›
Study: Sponge-like Gel May Steer Tooth and Tissue Formation
Beyond Restoration

Study: Sponge-like Gel May Steer Tooth and Tissue Formation

According to a recent press release, a bioinspired gel material could one day help repair or replace damaged organs, such as teeth and bone,...

| 10 years ago ›
Some Simple Advice for the 'Captain' of Your Dental Team
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Practice Management

Some Simple Advice for the 'Captain' of Your Dental Team

Every dental practice has its own leadership structure. Larger practices will have a designated office manager, but even in smaller practices there is...

| 10 years ago ›
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 ›