If you want to properly diagnose and present cosmetic cases then you will absolutely, positively need to invest in a decent camera. I’ll write more on that subject at a later date, but for now let’s focus on what you’re…
Every dentist reading these words right now is in the middle of a great war.
I don’t mean a war against disease. Yes, we fight the maladies of the mouth on a daily basis with great success. That is not…
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
Feeling a little stressed? Down in the dumps? I’ve written about the five best dental blogs that I read, but I’d like to add these four to the list. They…
I splint multiple adjacent implant restorations together, particularly in the posterior. Why? Because an implant is not so great at receiving forces that are off its long axis. Lateral pressure is concentrated at certain areas instead of being evenly distributed.…
I’ve written a few articles about how to develop an emergence profile for your patient’s implant restoration. I am a firm believer that you have better cosmetic and hygienic outcomes if you take the time to sculpt the gingiva.
Here’s…
The following is an excerpt from my e-book, The TMJ and Occlusal Adjustment, which is available for immediate download. The book tells the story of the occasional patient who has a temporo-mandibular disorder (TMD) that we can clearly link to…
Think fast: what would you do if…
… your office policy is to tell all patients that their amalgam fillings are breaking down and need crowns?
… your office manager wants you to treatment plan differently?
… your owner-dentist is…
Have you ever known a dentist whose treatment plans seemed a bit aggressive?
I’m a firm believer in comprehensive treatment planning. I aim to properly diagnose all conditions and effectively communicate them to the patient along with various courses of…
1-800-Dentist has been around for years. They offer the public a referral service that’s based on sound research of the best dentists in the area. Of course we know that’s technically not true. Dentists pay money for the service and…
My partner and I started our office three years ago. We built it from scratch and started with zero patients. It’s been a stressful journey but we’re proud to have our own office still standing.
I’ve shared many stories on…
Chris Salierno, DDS, is a nationally-recognized author and lecturer. His audiences include dentists, dental students, office managers, and hygienists. His areas of expertise include practice management, leadership development, implant prostheses, occlusion, and cosmetic dentistry.
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