Last week we had a team meeting on Wednesday. This is something we do about every 4-6 weeks. We block out the entire afternoon, order in lunch for everyone and plan some valuable time together. It is Read More
Matrix Bands & Prep Design
We are all on the search for the perfect matrix system. Our hope would be to find one system that works every time. Working would be defined as sealing the margins of the prep so we have minimal to no Read More
Shrink Wrap Veneer Provisionals
Fabricating provisionals for anterior veneers can be one of the most challenging of our clinical procedures. For some it is such a challenge that they hesitate to offer veneers to their patients. Read More
The Silicone Provisional Matrix Improved
Making a silicone matrix to fabricate provisional has several goals and they include accurate replication of the model being used to form the matrix and efficiency in fabricating the provisional. One Read More
Full Circle Back to Screw Retained Implant Crowns
Last week at the Seattle Study Club Symposium I was talking with a group of the other presenters and we were all remarking how implant restorations have come full circle back to screw retained. It is Read More
All Porcelain Connector Sizes
One of the most important factors when considering using an all-ceramic material like zirconia or lithium disilicate (e-max) is the presence of adequate space for the connectors. Fabricating an all Read More
Pulp Testing, What Works?
The sensitivity or responsiveness of a dental pulp is a key indicator to vitality. Over the years people have developed varying methods to test the responsiveness of teeth including cold, heat and Read More
Happy New Year
As we say goodbye to 2013 I want to say Thank You to everyone who has been part of this blog whether by contributing content, commenting on posts or simply enjoying the content. Have a safe anbd Read More
Happy Holidays
Have a very happy and safe holiday season! Read More
Suturing: Dr. Silverstein’s Rule of Three’s
I have been on a journey recently to improve my surgical skills and knowledge, and to this end I have been taking CE courses focused on surgery and doing a lot of reading. Dr. Lee Silverstein is a Read More
