Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D

Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D

Dr. Chad Duplantis has been lecturing nationally on various aspects of Digital and CAD/CAM Dentistry, Restorative Implant Dentistry, and other topics.

He has been published in numerous dental journals. He is also the co-founder of a social media group aimed at creating well-informed dentists and improving dental education.

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Lifelong Learning and Work-Life Balance in Dentistry: Insights from Chad Duplantis

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest:  Dr. Chad DuplantisEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH The world of dentistry is…

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Crafting Cohesion: The Crucial Elements of Team Building in Dentistry with Dr. Chad Duplantis

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest:  Dr. Chad DuplantisEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH Building a successful dental practice…

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Navigating Dental Technology Investments: A Journey to Practice Growth & Finding Your ‘Why’ with Dr. Chad Duplantis

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest:  Dr. Chad DuplantisEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH The world of dentistry is…

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The Art of Listening: Clinical Mistakes with Dr. Chad Duplantis on Dental Fuel

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest:  Dr. Chad DuplantisEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH In this episode of Dental…

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choosing a dental cement

What Dental Cement Should I Use?

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Have a patient and you need to decide which type of dental…

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this should be an easy one

This Should Be An Easy One…

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Ever have a case that you are sure should be an easy…

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congenitally missing tooth

Congenitally Missing Tooth #27

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D

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my tooth doesn't hurt

But My Tooth Doesn’t Hurt!

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D

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two teeth hurt

Two of My Teeth Hurt: Case Study

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D

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dental lesions

Dealing with a Dental Lesion, Now What!?

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D

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Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should 

By Savanah Craig | March 4, 2024

By: Dr. Savannah Craig In today’s fast-paced society, everyone is looking for one-stop shopping and dental patients are no exception. One of the reasons I chose to pursue a residency program after dental school, was to have a wider breadth of treatments that I felt comfortable offering my patients. Patients like being able to receive…

How Do You Know If You Achieved Centric Relation?

By Dr. Leonard Hess, DDS | March 1, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.comLearn about Occlusion at TheDawsonAcademy.com When we talk about utilizing bimanual manipulation as a way to get centric relation, one of the biggest misunderstandings we see is the tendency for dentists to think CR is achieved by forcing the jaw back…

Help…My Dental Assistant Wants More Money!

By Ronda Holman | February 26, 2024

By: Ronda Holman Hi dear reader, my name is Ronda Holman and I have been sitting across from a dentist for a living for the last 25 years. I thought it might be time to make some written confessions as to what I have been guilty of over the years and how my dentist was…

Dentists: Why Should You Load Test the TMJs?

By Dr. Leonard Hess, DDS | February 23, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com Properly loading the joints tells you several things about the root cause of some patients’ problems. This will also determine how functionally stable the patient is. Let’s start with the first item. 1. Indicate if the Joint is Healthy You’re going to…

The Secrets to Success: Advice from Dental Assistant Ronda Holman

By Ronda Holman | February 19, 2024

Interviewer: Tanya Sue Maestas, DDSInterviewee: Ronda HolmanEdited By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH In this interview, dental assistant Ronda Holman shares invaluable insights on the often-overlooked power of patience and communication in the dental office. The Importance of Patience In the dynamic realm of dentistry, Ronda Holman underscores the significance of patience for both dental…

Changing Vertical Dimension: When is it Safe?

By Dr. Leonard Hess, DDS | February 16, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com If you follow The Dawson Academy protocols, altering the vertical dimension is going to be the exception rather than the rule. We can work with the vast majority of patients vertical dimension and still fulfill the five requirements for occlusal stability and get a…

Buyer Beware: Numbers Can Lie in Dental Practice Acquisitions

By David Rice | February 13, 2024

By: Dr. David Rice In the world of dental practice acquisitions, potential buyers often find themselves navigating through a sea of financial data and performance metrics. The numbers presented can be a powerful tool in decision-making, but they can also be deceiving. As a new dentist buyer, it’s crucial to understand the web of factors…

Reducing the Tax Burden When Selling a Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | February 12, 2024

An innovative approach to reducing the tax burden for the buyer and seller when a dental practice is sold that has used conventional financing for its acquisition. By: Bruce Bryen When the principal payments on the loan are paid by the buyer of a dental practice, they become subject to tax. The seller knows that…

How Does the Occlusal Plane Relate to the Anterior Teeth?

By Dr. Leonard Hess, DDS | February 9, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com One of the most common mistakes I see in occlusal restorations is also the easiest mistake to observe. It is interference of the posterior teeth with the anterior guidance. A perfected occlusion allows the anterior teeth to contact in centric…

Dentist Disability Insurance: You Probably Won’t Read This…

By Todd Doobrow, CFP | February 7, 2024

Your ability to earn income should be protected – in the most meaningful way for you and your family.  By: Todd Doobrow, CFP Maybe you will read this…who knows what piques your interest? If you do stick with us, here is a crazy story for you. I have a buddy who always dreamt of owning a…