One of my core practice beliefs is that we help our patients understand the risks and benefits of dental treatment, and be their advocate for managing the risks and logistics, and one of the key Read More
Shrink Wrap Veneer Provisional Technique Video
The shrink wrap technique for veneer provisionals has become my favorite. Over the years I have tried direct and indirect techniques, both of which require a great deal of time, are technique Read More
Composite Ball Centric Relation Bite Record
Capturing an accurate centric relation bite record can be challenging and sometimes frustrating. Simplifying this process, and doing it with confidence has been about two components in my practice. Read More
Quicksplint
Now that I have Quicksplint's in the office I am not sure how I practiced before them. A QuickSplint is a plastic shell designed by Dr. Brad Eli, that fits over the anterior teeth from canine to Read More
Kois Dentofacial Analyzer: How To Video
Accurately transferring a maxillary model in three planes of space to an articulator is essential for predictability and accuracy whether we are using the models for diagnostic or restorative Read More
Understanding Joint Sounds
Joint Noises are evidence of a change in the relationship between the disc and the head of the condyle int he Temporomandibular joint. Disc position is an important diagnostic finding that assesses Read More
Taking A Lips At Rest Photo
The "Lips at Rest" or "Emma" photograph is a foundational image in dental treatment planning. This image along with the patient's age and gender is used to determine the proposed position of the Read More
Deviation on Opening: Joint or Muscle Mediated?
One of the pieces of diagnostic information I look at during a joint & muscle exam is whether the patient can open widely, smoothly, and straight up and down. A deviation on opening is a Read More
Doppler Auscultation
For more As part of a complete joint & muscle exam joint auscultation is necessary. We need to be able to answer the question "Where is the disc relative to Read More
Wax Platform Centric Relation Bite Record
I've spent a good deal of time this summer preparing for a hands on occlusion workshop I will be teaching with Mary Osborne and Dr. Mark Kleive in January of next year. The course includes access to a Read More