So much attention is placed on the esthetics of the anterior teeth and not as much on the posterior teeth. But when you are looking at beautiful smiles, the posterior teeth do come into view and can either enhance the smile or distract from it. That’s where occlusal anatomy becomes so important. by Dr. Chris Catalano […]
A full-mouth rehabilitation involves the entire dental team. That means coordination through a variety of different communication channels, including lab scripts, phone calls, digital scans, etc. Getting it right is all about how well you can clarify your case expectations. On the blog, we’ve talked at length about patient communication and lab communication. Both are essential […]
All dental cases are not created equal, but luckily the more tricky ones can be handled with the right combination of excellent clinical skills and ideal dental lab. One of the biggest challenges we encounter in the dental practice is the case of aged or ‘imperfect’ teeth. For the case featured in this post, I […]
Veneers require their own set of particular methods that are unique to every dentist. Working with the lab on anterior ceramic cases is all about successfully communicating your goals and what you hope to achieve. Ultimately, a superior result is directly correlated to how well the lab understands your intentions. This is where the lab […]
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 […]
Dentists are on islands. What this means is that in many cases, unless you work at a practice with multiple dentists, you’re likely isolated by the inherently individualistic nature of dentistry. It’s difficult to refresh your mindset in this environment. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut or forget the value of communicating. It can […]
Passion is key to a successful practice. It’s high time we put a more in-depth spotlight on our amazing clients! Below is the first installment in our Practice Profile series, where we’ll feature interviews with the dentists who inspire us every day. First up is Dr. Karisha Lynn Madden. We love collaborating with Dr. Madden on her […]
It can feel an awful lot like truly understanding and achieving a patient’s esthetic smile goals is impossible. The challenge is in asking the right question so that you can give the best information to the lab. by Dr. Lee Ann Brady Patients who want esthetic changes almost always have a picture in their mind of […]
Dr. Brady’s got the lowdown on one of the elements of high quality lab-processed restorations: communication. by Dr. Lee Ann Brady It’s time to talk about relationships. No, not the ones you have with your significant other, children, and/or best friends. We mean the really important kinds. Like the one you have with your dental lab. For […]
