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First Day of Private Practice

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By: Savannah Craig The night before my first day of private practice felt a lot like the first day of school. I laid out my new scrubs, packed my lunch box, and double-checked my alarm was set ten times before I finally went to sleep. Of course, I woke up before my alarm with those anxious first-day butterflies in my stomach. In that moment I had to laugh because between all my years of schooling and residency, I’m no stranger to that ‘first-day feeling.

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Do Patients Parafunction In Centric Relation?

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By: Lee Ann Brady DMD Seated Condylar Position I know even the mention of the words centric relation probably has some readers bristling, as this is a much argued-over topic. With that said the research by Lundeen and Gibbs at the University of Florida shows that we do seat our condyles into the fossa during the chewing stroke. This seated condylar position is often used as a reference position to treat patients whether as part of reorganizing their occlusion to alleviate TMD symptoms or for res

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Swishing to Wellness: Oil Pulling for Oral Radiance

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By: Dr. David Rice In the quest for natural and holistic oral care, you might have come across the ancient practice of oil pulling. This age-old technique, rooted in Ayurvedic traditions, involves swishing oil in the mouth for several minutes – as you’ll see below – several being an understatement. Let’s delve into the details, exploring what oil pulling is, its potential benefits, and weighing the pros and cons for a balanced understanding.

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Navigating Dental Excellence with Jonathan Miller

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Interviewer: Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS Interviewee: Jonathan Miller Edited By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH Welcome back to Dental Fuel, where we unlock the keys to dental success. In this episode, we explore pivotal concepts that will reshape your dental journey. Discover the art of effective delegation, empowering your team for unparalleled efficiency, and the transformative impact of unwavering focus.

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When Your Occlusal Clearance Disappears

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By: Lee Ann Brady DMD It can be an incredibly frustrating clinical situation when you have been meticulous about preparing a posterior tooth, (most commonly a molar) for a crown and things aren’t predictable. Using your burs you created depth cuts to ensure adequate occlusal clearance. After the impression you allow your assistant to fabricate the temporary only to have them come get you.

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Common Dental Myth: Charcoal Toothpaste

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By: Dr. Bri Torgerson Hi there! My name is Dr. Bri Torgerson and I am a General Dentist practicing out of St. Louis, Missouri. I graduated in the really fascinating year of 2020 from The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California. I have worked in Scottsdale, AZ, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and now St. Louis, MO. There are many common questions that I’ve gotten throughout my time practicing that have been consistent everywhere I’ve been.

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An Occlusion-Focused Hygiene Exam

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By: Bill Gregg DDS During an occlusion-focused hygiene exam, there are certain things the hygienist should pinpoint. This will help them develop a deeper relationship with the patient as well. A Hygiene + Occlusion Exam What the hygienist should look for: “Can you eat/drink cold things comfortably?” Subtle wear facets – those shiny spots on the edges of teeth.

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