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MESSAGE
BOARDS
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IMPROVING CONFIDENCE
After receiving the same critiques
from multiple patients, this young
Townie wants to know how to
come across as more confident.
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INVASION OF
BIOLOGIC WIDTH?
An aging PFM crown and
inflamed, purplish gums have
this Townie asking the
community for advice.
LAST-MINUTE
CANCELLATIONS
After a flurry of dropped
appointments, a Townie comes
to the boards looking for help-
and practice management
consultant Sandy Pardue delivers.
Checking References
Denturist Eric Kukucka explains how with the use of sophisticated
scanning technology and design software, dentists can re-create a
patient's denture, modifying the device's aesthetic dimensions while
maintaining the same fit.
48 | TAKING THE 'COMPLICATED' OUT OF
COMPLEX REHABILITATION
Dr. Agatha Bis explains techniques for creating fixed orthotics for
patients who suffer from chronic pain, whether dentists require
full lab support or decide to approach treatment on their own.
58 | THE DIGITAL AGE
Dr. Neal Patel discusses how digital technology has changed
clinical dentistry and illustrates how the components of a digital
platform can cut the number of patient visits required for complex
implant placement treatment by more than half, from eight visits
to just three.
68 | HOW'S YOUR (FINANCIAL) HEALTH?
In this midyear financial health checkup, Scheduling Institute
founder Jay Geier discusses the three most important areas of a
dental practice that owners need invest in for positive returns.
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