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Here are some of my favorite books that have helped me clarify my vision and marketing.   Storybrand by Donald Miller Essentialism by Greg McKeown Aesthetic Intelligence by Pauline Brown

Here’s a question that I was asked recently.  Is there a guide to know what is the most gum tissue we can remove without affecting the biological width? If you can’t contour a lot of gum tissue away, BUT you can build a more symmetrical gingival architecture, this will be helpful for your cosmetic cases.   […]

Axis Bur #’s M856-014     taper chamfer bur M834-021     depth cutting bur M828-026    incisal/ depth cutting bur KS4              football/ lingual reduction C813-014      amalgam removal/ depth cutting SC856-T-025    big gross reduction bur SC847KRT-016  straight gross reduction bur

The 3 most common porcelain veneer preparation designs are:  minimal prep, traditional veneer prep, or slice through contact prep for Porcelain Veneers.     We get asked the most about the interproximal area of the preps for veneers.   If you are not breaking contacts, you need to determine how and where you want the interproximal margins.  I […]

The Veneer Masterclass shows you how 3 smile makeovers were completed from start to finish to help give you the confidence to do more veneer cases.   Case #1  Learn how to use porcelain veneers to improve the size, shape, & color of the teeth and how to improve the midline, cant and fullness of a […]

Here’s a list of everything you need to know about the Veneer Masterclass. This Masterclass is the comprehensive course that will help you take your cosmetic dentistry skills and your porcelain veneer cases to the next level.   What you will learn in the Veneer Masterclass… Treatment Planning Consultation and Design Case Presentation Case Selection Smile […]

There are many ways dentists can improve a smile with cosmetic dentistry treatments.  Here are 10 of the most common treatment options when considering how to improve a smile.  Teeth whitening Teeth straightening Teeth Contouring Dental bonding Gum Contouring Composite veneers Porcelain veneers Porcelain crowns Porcelain bridges Dental implants Everyone is different, and there is […]

Designing a smile that your patient is happy with is one of the main goals of cosmetic dentistry.  Being able to meet and exceed their expectations is key.   Take the time to plan your smile makeover cases.  Get wax-ups done to help prepare for your cases and to design beautiful temporaries for you and your […]

Our patient presented crooked and overlapped front teeth and decalcification and discoloration and stain on their teeth. Patient tried whitening and and was unhappy with their smile and wanted a brighter, more symmetrical and better smile. Treatment plan Upper 8 teeth porcelain veneers Upper teeth laser gum contouring as needed Lower teeth whitening Lower teeth […]

Patient presented with prior Orthodontic treatment and whitening and was still unhappy with their smile and wanted a brighter, more symmetrical, broader, fuller and less gummy smile. Treatment plan Upper 10 teeth porcelain veneers Upper teeth laser gum contouring Lower teeth whitening Lower teeth enameloplasty/ contouring Special considerations With the history of wear making sure […]