Extraction, Internal Sinus Lift, Immediate Implant, and Final Restoration – Without Ever Taking An Impression
Let’s walk through a case from start to finish. I’ll put more emphasis on the surgical phase and just outline the restorative phase. Tammy is like many of our patients. […]
DentalHacks Podcast – ‘T-Bone’ talks dental implants
In part 2 of my interview with DentalHacks we talk about dental implants and few other random things.
DentalHacks Podcast – Who is T-Bone
I recently had the pleasure and honor of being interviewed for the DentalHacks podcast by Dr. Alan Mead and Dr. Jason Lipscomb. It was certainly fun and a great opportunity […]
Step by Step All Ceramic Crown Preparation
As a CEREC user we understand the importance of preparation to creating long lasting restorations. A proper preparation makes marking the margin easier, makes design easier, and ensures enough reduction […]
The Absolute Worst Position for A Dental Practice
It’s funny where and when thoughts come into your head. I was hiking into a crater of a volcano when I noticed the tree that you see above. There I […]
OptiGuide Order Confirmation
Digital is great! However, there are times when digital can leave you a bit confused. There have been a few times where I thought I have ordered my OptiGuide to […]
A Pet Peeve – Idealizing CEREC Virtual Waxup for Implant Planning
I wanted to go over a pet peeve of mine. It is about our virtual wax ups with CEREC for implant planning. Too often this is done carelessly. While most […]
GP Skill Set – Are You Taking the Wrong CE?
There are very few things that I am dogmatic about. Being a complete dentist is one of them. Gone are the days where you can essentially be ‘just’ a restorative […]
My 5 Keys to Being a ‘Patient Centric’ Dental Office in 2014
I like to use the saying ‘patient centric’ when talking about the tremendous growth we have seen in our practice over the last several years. The typical first response is […]
Smile Design Shaping Results
There is an art to smile design. Simply hoping to satisfy the needs of the patient isn’t always enough – patients aren’t trained to recognize what is possible. The following […]