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April 04
Accurate definitive C and B impressions - an almost goof-proof method

May 04
Essex-type implant provisional - when the surrounding teeth don't need to be touched

June 04
Long term indirect provisionals - Ribbond reinforced - technique illustrated

July 04
Definitive diagnostic wax-up - incorporating esthetics and function - actual case

Aug 04
Implant retained bar overdenture - welded titanium with swing lock attachment

Sept 04
Use of an anterior bite stop for treatment and bite records

Oct 04
Role of occlusion in TM Disorders - CR, excursive and crossover interferences

Nov 04
The 10 Decisions - slideshow tutorial and printable checklist

Dec 04
The 10 Decisions applied to an actual case diagnostic wax-up

Jan 05
Diagnostic report of plan and sequence and Excel fee spreadsheet from Dec 04 case

Feb 05
Another interesting case illustrating the role of occlusion in a TM Disorder

Mar 05
A seemingly healthy mouth...but look what would be missed without a complete exam!

Apr 05
Definitive occlusal tx of Oct 04 case involving equilibration and composite additions

May 05
Follow up treatment of several previous cases plus an open bite case

Jun 05
The occlusal connection strikes again - pulpal involvement, mobility, intracapsular and muscle involvement

Jul 05
A restorative case - anterior guidance changes, biologic width violation needing surgery, esthetic changess

Aug 05
The comprehensive approach - addressing TMD, bruxism, anterior tooth wear, posterior tooth cracks, esthetics, bite splint therapy

Sep 05
The overlooked role of occlusion - restorative, endo, implant failure

Oct 05
Creative resolution of non-ideal implant placement for a patient who wanted non-removable FPD

Nov 05
Same story-another episode...role of occlusion in restorative failure and TM disorder

Dec 05
Post ortho - MI looks good but 4mm slide from CR - TM disorder

Jan 06
You'll miss the subtleties without a complete exam - upper anterior lingual wear, mobility - serious problems down the line

Feb 06
Crown lengthening surgery for biologic width violation; reverse architecture correction

Mar 06
The "leaky" crown - a handout to use to help patients understand

Apr 06
No remaining teeth predictably restorable-malpositioned-planning for implants

May 06
Surgical stent  and planning with surgeon for April 06 case

Jun 06
Converting tooth supported to implant supported provisional of April 06 case

Jul 06
Failing full arch FPD due to anterior slide from posterior interference (among other things)

Aug 06
Degenerative joint disease - affect on occlusion

Sep 06
Testing major esthetic changes and getting approval before prepping

Oct 06
Chronic TMJ and tooth pain related to occlusion

Nov 06
What's under those old crowns - use your friend the camera upon removal

Dec 06
Big symptomatic amalgams - planning ortho so not ready for crowns - interim indirect composites

Jan 07
The importance of a complete exam, plan and sequence BEFORE implant placement

Feb 07
TMJ, Muscle and occlusal exam  - video tutorials

Mar 07
Equilibration on patient examined Feb 07 using T scan II

Apr 07
Dealing with anterior open bites restoratively - several case examples

May 07
Longstanding problem with FPD - occlusal issues - "hidden" periodontal problem - change of plan

Jun 07
Anterior tooth to tooth relationship in CR totally different from MI - room to restore

Jul 07
Biologic width - non physiologic contours - rationale for crown lengthening - a tutorial

Aug 07
Orthodontic re-evaluation protocol prior to appliance removal

Sep 07
An unusual bite splint therapy case - upper? lower? both?

Oct 07
Localized advanced perio in the esthetic region - role of occlusion - conservative therapy.

Nov 07
Followup of Aug 06 case with the definitive occlusal/restorative treatment.

Dec 07

Jan 08
Another rationale for the complete exam.

Feb 08
Recent restorative case has broken porcelain and painful teeth due to occlusal trauma. T scan movies included in discussion.

Mar 08
Ill fitting margins; biologic width issues; new reconstruction

Apr 08

Dental signs and symptoms related to occlusion - T scan movies.

June 08
TMJ and muscle signs and symptoms related to occlusion - T scan movies

Oct 04
Surveys and other tools to help with team building and development

Nov 04
10 principles for success - a word document for team meetings and prints suitable for framing

Dec 04
The Tao of Leadership by R.G. Srinivasan

Jan 05
Leadership, charisma, taking charge of situations, self confidence, motivation

Feb 05
10 things authentic leaders do

Mar 05
Top 10 things to think about if you want to change the world

Apr 05
10 sales mistakes and how not to make them

May 05
Why soft skills are so important in today's business.

Jun 05
Integrity is not about making a profit

Jul 05
How to become "world class" at what you do.

Aug 05
Turning your best customers into voluntary sales reps

Sep 05
Creating pride in you work- improving team retention

Oct 05

How self-esteem principles and technology can be used to improve performance in the work place.

Nov 05
Trust-Based Selling  by Charles Green 

Dec 05
The new patient experience - from phone call to exam

Jan 06
Who you are speaks louder than what you say

Feb 06
Leading with integrity by William A Cohen

Mar 06
How to solve problems that drive others nuts

Apr 06
5 priorities for boomers over 50

May 06
Appreciative team building

Jun 06
Repeat of Mar 05

Jul 06
 Doing the right thing - business ethics

Aug 06
How plastic surgery affects patient psyche

Sep 06
The rise of esthetic value in our society

Oct 06
Do you simply hear their words or are you truly listening?

Nov 06
How to attract followship

Dec 06
The power of persistence in work, art and sport

Jan 07
5 New Year's resolutions you should be making

Feb 07
Fuel the fire: seven tips to keep your company's creativity sizzling

Mar 07
How to attract followship

Apr 07
Enthusiasm, pure divine energy

May 07
Explaining Geographic Variations in treatment plans, the Enthusiasm Hypothesis

Jun 07
Overcoming failure - your attitude will dteremine your altitude

Jul 07
Going the extra mile - the Plus Factor

Aug 07
 How to break out of your comfort zone

Sept 07
Building your interdisciplinary care network

Oct 07
Everyone has a purpose. Your life is not an accident. What is your calling?

Nov 07
Persistence. Should you always persist and never give up?

Dec 07
Re-discover the art of celebration for the holidays

Jan 08
The Top 10 New Years Resolutions

Feb 08
A review of the book Release Your Brilliance by Simon T.Bailey

Mar 08
Listening will help you "sell" more effectively

April 08
Anxiety can be your friend

June 08

7 action steps to become more charismatic

Dec 05
Why a shade of the prep is necessary

Jan 06
Shade matching in fixed-removable cases

Feb 06
I hear a lot about Zirconia all ceramics, are they better than metal ceramics?

Mar 06
Why are the incisal edges of the finished restorations different from provisional?

Apr 06
Improving the quality of bite splints

May 06
Options other than sending the articulator to the lab

Jun 06
Zirconia and its ability to stop crack propagation

Jul 06
Why am I spending so much time adjusting bite splints?

Aug 06
Is better esthetics possible with zirconia compared to other systems?

Sep 06
Comparison of 3 systems for polishing low fusing porcelain

Oct 06
Determininants of splint thickness

Nov 06
Teeth coming off a combination case RPD

Dec 06
Protrusive records - how and why

Jan 07
Space requirements for precision attachments

Feb 07
The difference between a nightguard and a splint

Mar 07
Mastering splints

Apr 07
 Combination cases and attachments

May 07
Pressed vs feldspathic veneers

Jun 07
No prep veneers - separating fact from fiction

July 07
Nightguards - to serve and protect

Aug 07
What are the best methods and models for replicating soft tissue?

Sep 07
Comparing zirconia to several other systems - esthetic and functional risk

Oct 07
Use of thermoplastics for bite splints/nightguards.

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Dec 07
Detailed shade mapping for customized shades

Jan 08
What is the best shade guide to use?

Feb 08
Troubleshooting Locator abutment problems for implant retained overdentures.

Mar 08
Protrusive bite records illustrated

Apr 08
Article from the Journal of Dental Technology on lead contamination in crowns

June 08
Use of a "viewing slot" on the working casts to assure complete seating of implant restorations