Before Graduation

struggle with patency

Why You’ll Struggle Getting Patency 

The hardest part of doing a root canal, in my opinion, is achieving patency. Once I get…

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deep marginal elevation

Deep Marginal Elevation: What It Is, Why It Matters, & How to Learn the Basics

By: Michael Eid Your first deep marginal elevation (DME) will test every bit of patience you have. The…

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tofflemire vs. palodent

Tofflemire vs. Palodent: Why Your Contacts Will Suck…at First

By: Michael Eid Your first few Class II restorations will probably have open contacts, flat contours, or a…

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why your first block will fail and why that's ok

Why Your First Block Will Fail & Why That’s OK!

By: Michael Eid Your first mandibular block probably won’t work — and that’s part of the process….

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Learning to Talk Teeth: Why Communication is Your Most Important Skill in Dentistry 

By: Michael Eid Dental school will teach you how to perform basic dentistry—but one thing that often…

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Lessons Learned From Listening to Different Preceptors as a D4

Lessons Learned From Listening to Different Preceptors as a D4

By: Michael Eid One of the hardest parts of dental school isn’t the hand skills or the…

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accountability in a dental office

Lessons Learned From Doing Emax Crowns 6–11 as a D4 Student 

By: Michael Eid I had the opportunity to help my best friend, Bashar AbuJardeh, on a huge…

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Mistakes I Learned from Doing Composite Veneers 

A D4 Perspective for Your Future Clinical Wins  By: Michael Eid Composite veneers are often marketed as…

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sealants in pediatric dentistry

Sealants in Pediatric Dentistry: High‑Yield Guide for Dental Students

Sealants are one of the simplest yet most powerful tools you’ll use to prevent caries in kids….

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clinical based exam as a d4 student

Clinical Based Case As A D4 Student 

By: Michael Eid As you continue in your clinical journey, you quickly find yourself becoming proficient at…

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