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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

What a fantastic weekend of Learning New Ideas! I spent it in Chicago listening to fantastic speakers, from Ed O’Keefe to Brian Tracey. You have no idea how many great things they taught us to make your future with us more exciting, enjoyable, and frankly, a lot more fun!!! There’s a new program we’re starting that you’re going to LOVE! …

TMJ

Friday, September 19th, 2008

The Jaw Joint is a very fascinating, complex structure. It’s not a hinge. It’s not a ball & socket. And it’s not a gliding joint. It’s a combination, and either it works properly, or you’ll know it!

Your bite will close in one of two positions: First, where the jaw joint is designed to close. That’s called “centric relation.” Second, it can close where the teeth …

Gadgets

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Dentistry has come a long way since “drill & fill.” The instruments and devices that help your care are tremendous. Here are a few examples.

Diagnodent – It’s a low power laser beam that shines into your tooth. It can detect cavities under the enamel where you were unable to find them before. It’s much better to find a small cavity and treat it, rather than …

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