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Dental Office Design: What Your Patients Notice and Why it Matters
Practice Management

Dental Office Design: What Your Patients Notice and Why it Matters

You may be surprised by what your patients notice about dental office design. Here, Dr. Carson provides a detailed glimpse inside practice renovations.

| 11 months ago ›
Flash Systems for Dental Photography
Techniques & Materials

Flash Systems for Dental Photography

When choosing flash systems in dental photography, consider skill level, as novices may prefer simpler options while advanced users seek better control.

| 11 months ago ›
Building a Better Dental Patient Relationship #2: Communication Tips
Practice Management

Building a Better Dental Patient Relationship #2: Communication Tips

Dr. Mitrani provides tips to improve communication and the dentist-patient relationship in part 2 of this...

| 11 months ago ›
The Wax Rim is as Important as Ever!
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Techniques & Materials

The Wax Rim is as Important as Ever!

The wax rim remains as important as ever in dentistry, even as a concept. It's a fundamental that will carry into new digital workflows.

| 11 months ago ›
Building a Better Dental Patient Relationship #1: Overcoming Biases
Practice Management

Building a Better Dental Patient Relationship #1: Overcoming Biases

Dr. Mitrani advises not to overlook bias from the old dental patient relationship when building a new one in part 1 of this 2-part...

| 11 months ago ›
Silencing the Dreaded Phone Call from the Restoration Lab
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Practice Management

Silencing the Dreaded Phone Call from the Restoration Lab

Every dentist has faced 'the dreaded phone call' from the restoration lab about space discrepancies. Dr. Jeffrey Bonk gives practical tips to cut down...

| 11 months ago ›
How Mobile Dentistry is Closing Care Barriers (and How You Can Help)
Practice Management

How Mobile Dentistry is Closing Care Barriers (and How You Can Help)

Mobile dentistry closes healthcare gaps by serving underserved communities. Opening clinics is more affordable than most practitioners expect. Learn more...

| 1 year ago ›
Embracing Neurodiversity in Dentistry: A Journey of Self-Discovery
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Practice Management

Embracing Neurodiversity in Dentistry: A Journey of Self-Discovery

Embracing neurodiversity in dentistry is a journey of self-discovery and growth. Dr. Ricardo Mitrani shares how neurodiversity is a benefit to the dental...

| 1 year ago ›
The Cooling Rate and Its Impact on Zirconia Strength
Techniques & Materials

The Cooling Rate and Its Impact on Zirconia Strength

Dr. Doug Benting discusses the cooling rate that occurs after the sintering process and how it affects the flexural strength of zirconia restorations.

| 1 year ago ›
Balancing Human and Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
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Practice Team

Balancing Human and Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry

Artificial intelligence in dentistry poses evolving challenges, requiring balance with traditional practices. Merging them enhances patient care.

| 1 year ago ›
5 Dentist Lab Communication Lapses to Learn From
Practice Management

5 Dentist Lab Communication Lapses to Learn From

Dentist lab communications aren't always easy. Dr. Roman goes through five cases—and gives lessons learned—from miscommunication in practice.

| 1 year ago ›
How to Have Situational Awareness in Dentistry
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Case Presentation

How to Have Situational Awareness in Dentistry

Knowing how to have situational awareness is key to ensuring strong treatment outcomes. Gain insights from Custer's Last Stand to apply to your planning.

| 1 year ago ›