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Daren Becker DMD

My Dental Hero

12.26.18 | by Daren Becker Comment

Childs hand resting in adults hand

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

02.01.18 | by Daren Becker Comment

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

Dental CE That Inspires And Engages

11.21.17 | by Daren Becker 1 Comment

Over my career I have attended quite a few dental CE programs. Many times I go to learn a specific technique or material, or to increase my understanding of practice systems. Some of these experiences are a success because I learn one new thing, but over the years I have realized that I come home from some programs inspired and engaged. My production and Read More

Restoring After Silver Diamine

09.18.17 | by Daren Becker 2 Comments

I recently had a patient with recurrent decay at the margin of two lower molar crowns. We used Silver Diamine fluoride (Advantage Arrest) at the margins to arrest the decay. As predicted the tooth structure turned hard, but also black and the area stayed cavitated. I was then faced with the tough decision when replacing the crown of dropping the margin Read More

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