Occlusion Makes a Difference for Patients With Periodontitis
When a patient has periodontitis, they suffer from a destructive inflammatory infection that significantly impacts their oral health and damages
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Treatment Planning
Why Calibrating Perio Probing Matters
Amidst all the details that must be managed day in and day out at a dental practice, I’d like to
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Tongue Function & Health Issues: Part 2
When the tongue can’t function properly (especially the middle portion), a cascade of events can happen. This is a very
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Tongue Function & Health Issues: Part 1
The function or dysfunction of a tongue can lead to more health issues than many realize. Recent research has linked
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Live and Practice With Intention
The Pankey Institute has positively changed how I practice dentistry. My work–life ‘flow’ would not be what it is today
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Dr. Pankey’s Take on Dental Aesthetics and the S Curve
The question of what makes something ‘aesthetic’ or pleasing to the eye is one that often plagues dentists. We are
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A Peg Lateral, A Missing Tooth, and More
Every patient has a story that makes their case unique. When we embrace their path to treatment and make an
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Please Bring Your Smartphone: Part 2
In my last blog, I discussed the possible scenarios that could occur when your patient answers their phone during an
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Case Study: All Porcelain Restorations
Dive into this case for a look at Dr. Owen’s thought process and treatment protocol leading to porcelain restorations. Angela
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TemporomandibularJoint Exam Refresher
The comprehensive exam sets the stage for the quality of your dentistry. The information you gather is instrumental in guiding
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Who Captures The Facebow Record?
Do you feel reticent about having someone other than you use the facebow? A Spatial Reference Point Story Recently over
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