by Rob Minch | Oct 7, 2010 | Continuing Education, State of the Art Equipment and Materials
So here’s the scenario- you have an appointment at the dentist for a root canal which you are REALLY not looking forward to. You have heard all the stories about the pain, the shot, the horror- you’ve seen Marathon Man more times than you care to...
by Rob Minch | Sep 23, 2010 | Continuing Education, State of the Art Equipment and Materials
How many times have you thought, “If they can put a man on the moon, why can’t they make the novacaine shot more comfortable?!” Well, for the record, dentists stopped using “Novacaine” years ago- we mostly use Lidocaine, Carbocaine or...
by Rob Minch | Aug 19, 2010 | Cosmetic Bonding, Complete Dentistry, Continuing Education, Cosmetic Dentistry, Patient Relationships, TMJ/ Bite Issues
NOTE- This blog piece was written 3 weeks ago when I was en route to teaching in Scottsdale for several days and then embarking on a 2 week vacation. I am writing this from approximately 34000 feet above New Mexico on my way to Scottsdale, AZ to teach for several days...
by Rob Minch | Jun 18, 2010 | Uncategorized, Continuing Education, Teaching
It has been awhile since I have been able to write a Blog piece, in part because life has a way of getting out of control (even when it is all good things) and in part because we have actually linked this Blog to my website (www.drminch.com) and given it its own name...
by Rob Minch | May 6, 2010 | Continuing Education, Cosmetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Bonding, State of the Art Equipment and Materials, Techniques
As I wrote last week, I was at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s convention in Dallas. It’s always an inspiring meeting that showcases the latest strides in technology and materials. This year’s meeting did not disappoint. I was in class...
by Rob Minch | Apr 30, 2010 | Continuing Education, Cosmetic Dentistry
I am writing this from an American Airlines S80 bound for Dallas, Texas for the annual American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Conference. It is the premier meeting nationally for hearing all the latest techniques/ materials/ strategies for creating the...