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This is a case I did yesterday. Lady could only afford to pay for wax blueprint and 3 composite veneers. This case tool me a little over an hour. We scheduled an hour and a half but we finished way early. The key is to have a wax blueprint and then make the stint with […]

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We have all been on other forums where anyone can post anything about anyone. This often leads to angry and self-ritious grandstanding. In other words, confrontation for the sake of protecting ones turf, as opposed to simply sharing ideas for the simple sake of helping others. All the authors of this forum have the obligation […]

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During the last ten years, there has been considerable discussion by practitioners regarding pulp capping. Traditionally, dental schools have recommended that calcium hydroxide (Dycal, Life etc.) was the best agent for capping exposed pulps. In recent years, Dr. Charles Cox (1993) formerly at the University of Alabama conducted a clinical study using monkeys to re-evaluate […]

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This is absolutely the best material to make a matrix for provisional restorations. Many dentists use alginate, putty, or a vacuum-form matrix. These techniques either compromise time or accuracy.  Template makes a very accurate quadrant template and sets in 30 seconds with no flash. It is dispensed in a 50 ml cartridge that fits any […]

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For all my provisionals in the anterior and most in the posterior I use a wax blueprint or wax-up. We do these in house by myself or my assistant Andrea does them for me. We use pre-made wax forms from Lab Innovations, www.labinnovations.com, which allow us to quickly and easily create amazing wax-ups. This particular […]

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just spent 2 days with Dr. Gary Waldron doing on site training for my CEREC 3D………made a huge difference in my speed and ability with the machine. I’d highly recommend him for anyone who wants to increase their proficiency with the CEREC unit. he was in the office for 2 full days while we treated […]

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In this 30 minute interview, Dr. Tom Hedge interviews Dr. Julian Holmes of Capetown, South Africa. They discuss the fascinating topic of ozone treatment of teeth and soft tissues. This technology will change the what we do dentistry once the FDA approves it for use in the U.S.., the only country in the world where […]

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Dr. Tom Hedge interviews Tom Gildersleve of Harmony Dental Lab in Jacksonville, Florida. In this 30 minute interview, they cover digital technology and how it impacts dentist to laboratory communication. There are many great tips on an ideal laboratory relationship. Visit The Website Download The Podcast Interview

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  This is a tremendous tool to evaluate shades for indirect, direct, and bleaching shades.  It is quick and easy.  Worthy of a look at the next dental meeting or on the web at www.vident.com.  Just under $4000.

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