Train wrecks. It is Gold Dust’s unofficial description of a full mouth rehabilitation case that has every element of complexity — pathology, parafunction, destruction and disease. And we LOVE them! There is nothing we do that is more rewarding than … Continue reading
I’m a sucker for a nifty marketing angle. I love usable swag and unique branding. So imagine my delight at Spring Training this year when from across the stadium and through the stands and outfield laws, I observe a sea … Continue reading
There is a terrific trend in dentistry for more conservative treatment options for patients. You’ll see many of these services marketed directly to the consumer with Invisalign clear aligner trays, 6 Month Smiles, in-office whitening like Zoom and at home … Continue reading
What happens when a patient who has had a beautiful smile design, or extensive dentistry has failure through no fault of the doctor? To keep the doctor/patient relationship intact for loyal patients, many clinicians choose to re-do or remake at … Continue reading
You’ve no doubt heard the expression, those who can’t do… teach. It’s ironic when you are a dental school student and your prosth professor hasn’t practiced in 20 years but impractical to learn systems, protocols and efficiencies from There simply … Continue reading
Gold Dust’s co-owner and ceramist, Rob Maatta just seated two more smiles with Dr. John Badolato of Scottsdale, for ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. Participants receive life changing procedures as they meet goals in their weight loss over the … Continue reading
Dental Continuing Education is a professional investment and if you are going to make worthwhile — the subject matter must be relevant and timely, the presenters need to be experienced, knowledgeable, unbiased and REALLY great mentors and it needs to … Continue reading
It could be the smile of one of your dental team. If so, what’s the problem? Many people might evaluate this smile and say it looks nice. Her teeth are more or less in alignment, from distance her teeth look … Continue reading
Gold Dust hosted an exclusive group of educators and members of their ceramic team at Ivoclar Vivadent’s headquarters to learn the latest materials advances and techniques for delivering world-class dental restorations. This group provided real world insights to the clinical … Continue reading
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ABC\’s Extreme Makeover:Weight Loss Edition Episode 5 Watch ABC’s New Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Episode 5 as trainer Chris Powell, inspires and trains a young woman of more than 400lbs to lose more than 200 lbs in 365 days. … Continue reading
