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Let’s talk about the strategy and framework I use for my social media content. When we create and post content for social media, I want our content to be focused and my brand and message to be clear. My content is designed into 3 themes. This helps give us direction with our branding and our messaging. Here […]

Here’s one of my social media posts from September of 2020. It took my first 3 years of posting on Instagram and posting twice a week to grow 15k followers. It took the next 3 years of posting consistently from 3 to 5 times a week to grow 80k followers on Instagram. To date I […]

Once we determine the size of the centrals that is used to determine the size of the adjacent teeth. The centrals set the tone for the smile. Here are the steps I follow to pick the size of the teeth or the centrals. First, I look at the preop length vs how much of the […]

Avoid sharp edges on your veneer preps, we need to have rounded corners on our veneer preps.  Prevent any undercuts (especially on the slice prep or deep elbow preps).   View the preps from various angles to make the sure veneer preps have a taper.  Make sure there is sufficient reduction.  I prefer to use a […]

When doing a veneer case or any type of smile makeover, you always need to begin with the end in mind.  Veneer preparations are based on specific reduction requirements, BUT those requirements are based off of the end goal for the smile.  So veneer preparation is influenced by the final outcome that you and your […]

One main factor that has helped grow our cosmetic practice is Dental Photography.  Getting good at dental photography is important in showing off your artistic skills as a cosmetic dentist.  Also, When you review photos of your work you can see where you need to improve.  This ultimately enhances your clinical work.  Part of growing […]

One way that we have grown on social media is sharing the process and behind the scenes of dental procedures.  For our cosmetic dentistry practice, sharing veneer procedure videos online and on social media has been integral.  Porcelain veneers online videos are engaging.  There are so many steps in the porcelain veneer process that could […]

If you’re a Dentist and want to grow your cosmetic dentistry practice and do more porcelain veneer cases, check out some of the free downloadable checklists we offer. In my Porcelain Veneers Steps Checklist, I list every step we complete in our office when doing porcelain veneers from start to finish.  If you’re wondering what […]

When considering No Preparation Porcelain veneers, as Dentists & Cosmetic Dentists we must begin with the end in mind. Here are some case types and conditions to consider for No Preparation Porcelain Veneers. No Preparation Veneers  Case Types small teeth even gaps or spaces between teeth teeth that are set back teeth are straight post […]

When prepping teeth for veneers. I use the following sequence: Gross reduction Arch form Facial Incisal Finishing Verify Draw Interproximal Preparation Clean margins Soften Corners Gross Reduction Arch form correction Prep the facials or linguals of the teeth that are out of the newly designed and ideal arch. I use a straight or chamfer bur […]