One of the most common questions I get when discussing digital dentistry is "how do you work on a digital articulator and get the mounting right?" I want to share the two common ways we are doing this today, both of which are quick and easy. Read More
Daren Becker DMD
How To Use a Digital Smile Design for Intraoral Mock-Up
Today we move between the digital and the analog world to accomplish the goals of aesthetic dentistry. A mock-up is a key tool in helping patients want aesthetic dentistry and visualizing what the changes will accomplish. In this video I will walk you through how to go from a digital smile design to an analog mock-up with the patient. Read More
My Dental Hero
Most of the dentists I know who have found success did it with the help of a significant mentor. I have been extremely lucky that my mentor, my dental hero, is also my dad. There are also many other dentists who would list my dad as their mentor, and recently he was honored by The Pankey Institute for 30 years of teaching and supporting world class dental Read More
The Importance of the Pre-clinical Interview
Having a pre-clinical conversation with every new patient has become a routine part of our new patient experience. This has become an invaluable time that we use to begin the process of developing a relationship with the patient. I choose to do this in a non-clinical setting. We use a consultation room where we sit in a private setting and can discuss Read More