A regular contributor to CDA Oasis, Dr. Mike Racich is back to tackle the topic of informed patient consent in a dental office setting and to review best-practices as well as why dentists should view informed consent as a process rather than a procedure. About Dr. Racich Dr. Mike Racich is a general dentist in […]
Dr. Mike Racich is a general dentist in Vancouver, British Columbia, and a graduate of UBC Dental School with more than 30-years’ experience. Since the late 1990’s, Dr. Racich has been mentoring his dental colleagues and does so currently via didactic and clinical study clubs, coaching, consultation, proprietary programs, and lecturing. He has also written […]
Sometimes it is necessary to look beyond a tooth-based approach and consider the overall system in which the teeth work. “Habit Bite”, otherwise known as Maximum Intercuspation, refers to the occlusal position of the mandible in which the cusps of the teeth of both arches fully interpose themselves with the cusps of the teeth of […]
We are pleased to bring you the second episode in the series presented by Dr. Paul Belzycki on how to to plan, design and restore implants. In this episode, Dr. Belzycki runs through an implant case that highlights the importance of wisely combining the power of the dentist’s brain with technology. For those who watch […]
Today, Dr. Mike Racich returns with another presentation. This time, he’s taking focus on two implant-related questions that are frequently asked by dentists contemplating the addition of implants to their practice: What course or institutes would you recommend? What implant system should I consider purchasing? About Dr. Mike Racich Dr. Racich is a general […]
There are many restorative materials on the market for dentists to choose from. Whether they are composites, porcelains, gold, or chrome cobalt, dentists need efficacious materials that work for their patients. Today, Dr. Mike Racich is back to talk about choosing materials for your patients and how to select a materials with reasonable longevity and […]
Debate (and some confusion) around the topic of occlusion, and its contribution to the success or failure of dental treatment, has been ongoing for some time. Differing philosophies, variation in theories, and the absence of a commonly understood definition have split dentists into various occlusion camps. To help move the debate and our understanding forward, […]