Often when we complete complex restorative cases, one of the components is to change the vertical dimension of occlusion. A super common question that gets asked is how much should we alter the vertical? by Dr. Lee Ann Brady In truth, the answer to that question is easy. It will be determined by placing the […]
Phenomenal results are achievable with the ideal combination of clinical skill, materials, and dental lab. In this case, a clinician shows a gorgeous smile transformation with veneers. Case #18: Creating Beautiful Results From Empress Aesthetic Veneers This patient presented with an ideal case selection for no prep Empress Aesthetic veneers. Her goal was to even […]
The line between ‘cheap’ and ‘affordable’ is very narrow. Cross it and you may turn off a patient who doesn’t want to ‘settle’ for seemingly lower quality care despite the size of their wallet. A large proportion of patients are somewhere in the middle of the cost/benefit curve. They make decent money, but not necessarily […]
It’s important to fully meet patients’ aesthetic desires, despite outside conditions that might be affecting the economy or the larger world. Below, one dentist describes a case that emphasized delivering on expectations. Case #17: Achieving Aesthetic Desires in a Tough Economy Clinician: Dr. Mike Maroon, Berlin, CT The desire for aesthetic improvements in one’s smile does not disappear […]
Today’s ceramic veneers offer a whole host of useful qualities and functions. This blog provides insight from one dentist on how to take advantage of ceramic veneers in your practice. It’s just one more example of how we can be creative in our application of dental materials. by Dr. Lee Ann Brady Ceramic Veneers Provide […]
It’s easy to think of our dental practice staff as extensions of our own skill set and interests, rather than as separate entities who need their own internal motivation. If we don’t continuously educate team members, they may lose sight of their purpose. by Dr. Eric Farmer The Value of Educating Your Dental Staff Team Team […]
Summer is almost over and with it the summer slump. Kids are back at school and everyone is starting to recover from record high temperatures (slowly but surely). At the dental practice, this means you have to transition from the slow season to the busy one. by Dr. Lee Ann Brady The slow season meant […]
We love Empress Aesthetics at Gold Dust Dental because it ensures gorgeous custom restorations. Our dentists appreciate the predictable results in everything from dental implants, conservative inlay/onlays, and crown and bridgework to smile designs and complex reconstructions. Truly, the right materials can take a patient’s smile from fair to fabulous. Read on to see case results and a […]
Working effectively with the lab during a restoration depends on our ability to see things from the lab’s perspective (same goes for the lab with the dentist). This is especially true when cementing and bonding with e.max. In Dr. Brady’s previous blog on Ivoclar Vivadent’s IPS e.max as a versatile ceramic, she explained many advantages to the […]
Materials for bonding and cementing are the foundation upon which a predictable, aesthetic, and durable case is built. In this blog, Dr. Brady explains why she chooses to rely on e.max for her bonding and cementing needs. She gives an introduction to the material, outlining how it can be used most effectively in concert with the […]
