How long has it been since you made a checklist? There’s something so satisfying about ticking off boxes or crossing out lines of to-do items. In the dental practice, you can increase productivity by using free time to make your work more efficient and more successful...
A successful new patient exam is an opportunity to start developing a long and productive relationship. It may feel like a hassle, especially when you have complex cases already on the schedule, but it’s worth every second. If you think of the exam as laying the...
A great impression can facilitate superb dental work or it can present unintended problems down the road. The end result depends on your ability to troubleshoot issues that may occur and communicate your intentions with the dental lab. Tips for a Consistently Great...
Digital dentistry challenges us to reconsider the efficiency and quality of our analog protocols. As technological advancements increase more and more rapidly, keeping up becomes less about adapting to every new trend and more about deciding what works best for your...
Dentistry has its ups and downs, depending on our own confidence level or recent patient challenges. From comprehensive cases to simple cosmetic procedures, the emotional work put into giving patients a healthier and more beautiful smile can be extremely tiring....
Sometimes, the outcome of a case is in the details. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the information we give to the lab, especially when seating a restoration. We get out of a case what we put into it, but the hardest part of the necessary due diligence is not...
Are your dental blog topics dried up or uninspired? We’ve got you covered. It shouldn’t be a challenge to put together a 300-500 word piece that communicates your voice and the goals of your dentistry. Still, coming up with a good idea on the spot can be...
Humans are visual creatures, which is why without good photos it’s hard to sell your patients a case large or small. Visual treatment planning is critical if you want to get patients to say yes to your case presentation. We’ve all had that awful experience in...
Ovate pontic design is a valuable resource when considering how to successfully replace missing teeth. Their popularity has grown over the decades in the world of crown and bridge dentistry. Read on to learn how you can leverage their advantages in your dental...
Functional dentistry and dental occlusion are areas replete with misinformation and uncertainty. The difficulty in sussing out true causes of certain problems makes occlusion a headache for clinicians. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be this way, especially when you...
