T-Bone Speaks

I’ve been blessed with the opportunity of doing quite a few smile cases in my career to this point. However, very few have been as dramatic and as life changing as the case shown below. Not only was this case rewarding, it was an opportunity to really test all my dental skills. Too often we think of our dental skills as just our clinical abilities. What we often forget and/or neglect is our use of verbal skills and planning skills to convey to the patient the long term plan, the time involved, the final costs of this vision, and how to fit this vision into the patient’s life.

Digital Photography is a powerful tool that plays an important role in the dental practice. The use of photography has proven to increase case acceptance and the level of care when used consistently. In my office the responsibility falls directly on my dental hygienist. The dental hygienist spends the most relationship building time with each [...]

This unique seminar has been developed to review and demonstrate (on an actual patient) every aspect of creating beautiful smiles. You will leave with the knowledge of the latest techniques in smile design, preparation, temporization, rapid cementation, case planning, lab communication, and digital photography. Come spend two days with Dr. Tarun Agarwal and learn the skills as he walks you through from start to finish on actual patients.

While it is elementary to discuss a technique for posterior crown preparations, mastering a technique that improves efficiency and yields ideal minimum reduction will lead to restorations that are stronger and better looking.

As we move forward implant placement will no longer be alternative treatment, but will in fact become standard of care (if not already). The general dentist will be the front line for patients seeking this level of care. The general dentist who embraces implants and goes onto implement the SURGICAL aspect will benefit greatly. .

There are so many concepts for veneer preparations today – ranging from full preparation to no preparation. This article will outline a preparation technique that is based on the desired result.

Invisalign is an excellent cosmetic alternative to orthodontics for the adult patient. An area where it is extemely effective is its use as a pre-restorative setup for smile enhancement.

All ceramic bridges have come of age for the aesthetic practice. This case presentation will present enhancement of a patient smile with an all-ceramic bridge.

Smile Reminder is a MUST HAVE tool for today’s dental practice. Learn why you must have this and how we are using it in our practice.

Step by Step case presentation of technique for placement of Class II posterior resin that achieves aesthetic anatomy, excellent contact, and ideal embrasure form with a focus on efficiency.