--- title: Blog | Guest Blogs description: Guest Blogs | D2Effects is the company responsible for creating BiteFX.D2Effects' mission is to provide products that help dentists understand and explain the concepts of occlusion with a particular focus on using computer animations. --- [![products that help dentists understand and explain the concepts of occlusion with a particular focus on using computer animations](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/hs-fs/file-1362707882-png/images/dental-computer-animations-new.png)](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/) ![WebsiteBanner](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Images/Marketing/WebsiteBanner.jpg?width=965&height=96&name=WebsiteBanner.jpg) # The BiteFX Blog for All Things Relating to Occlusion ## [A DREADFUL STORY of SYSTEMIC DISEASE in the UNITED STATES.](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/a-dreadful-story-of-systemic-disease-in-the-united-states) Posted by [Michael Schuster](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/author/michael-schuster) on Thu, Jul 27, 2017 @ 15:07 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/hs-fs/file-1569826268-png/images/Dentists/Dr_Mike_Schuster_Headshot.png?t=1501108855532&width=320&name=Dr_Mike_Schuster_Headshot.png) ](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/a-dreadful-story-of-systemic-disease-in-the-united-states) [Read More](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/a-dreadful-story-of-systemic-disease-in-the-united-states) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/a-dreadful-story-of-systemic-disease-in-the-united-states#comments-listing) Tags: [Guest Blogs](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/guest-blogs), [Treatment Planning](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/treatment-planning), [Practice Effectiveness](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/practice-effectiveness) ## [Recipe for Practice Success](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/recipe-for-practice-success) Posted by [Michael Schuster](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/author/michael-schuster) on Mon, May 15, 2017 @ 12:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/hs-fs/file-1569826268-png/images/Dentists/Dr_Mike_Schuster_Headshot.png) ](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/recipe-for-practice-success) | Guest blog article written by Dr. Mike Schuster, Director of the Schuster Center, author, well-known speaker and coach to thousands of dentists. | | --- | [Read More](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/recipe-for-practice-success) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/recipe-for-practice-success#comments-listing) Tags: [Guest Blogs](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/guest-blogs), [Practice Effectiveness](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/practice-effectiveness) ## [Why I Love Dentistry](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/why-i-love-dentistry) Posted by [Michael Schuster](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/author/michael-schuster) on Fri, May 05, 2017 @ 11:05 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/hs-fs/file-1569826268-png/images/Dentists/Dr_Mike_Schuster_Headshot.png) ](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/why-i-love-dentistry) | Guest blog article written by Dr. Mike Schuster, Director of the Schuster Center, author, well-known speaker and coach to thousands of dentists. | | --- | [Read More](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/why-i-love-dentistry) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/why-i-love-dentistry#comments-listing) Tags: [Guest Blogs](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/guest-blogs), [Practice Effectiveness](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/practice-effectiveness) ## [The Triad Algorithm](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/101555/The-Triad-Algorithm) Posted by [Stuart Harman](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/author/stuart-harman) on Fri, Oct 11, 2013 @ 13:10 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/hs-fs/file-345341840-jpg/images/racich_picture.jpg) ](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/101555/The-Triad-Algorithm) Dr. Michael Racich is the author of a three book **Basic Rules** series that explains the basic rules of Oral Rehabilitation, Occlusion and Facially Generated Treatment Planning, and authored the following article on his systematic treatment approach he describes as **The Triad Algorithm**. [Read More](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/101555/The-Triad-Algorithm) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/101555/The-Triad-Algorithm#comments-listing) Tags: [Guest Blogs](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/guest-blogs), [Treatment Planning](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/treatment-planning) ## [The Answer to Gaining Patient Acceptance - Around the Globe](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/92222/The-Answer-to-Gaining-Patient-Acceptance-Around-the-Globe) Posted by [Doug Brown](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/author/doug-brown) on Fri, Dec 07, 2012 @ 16:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Recently picked up on a post by Joan Forrest of the Dawson Academy in which Joan was reviewing common challenges from dentists around the world. Worth a read if you have a minute (link at the end of this post). [Read More](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/92222/The-Answer-to-Gaining-Patient-Acceptance-Around-the-Globe) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/92222/The-Answer-to-Gaining-Patient-Acceptance-Around-the-Globe#comments-listing) Tags: [Guest Blogs](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/guest-blogs), [Treatment Acceptance](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/treatment-acceptance) ## [Lasting Dental Restorations – A Dental Technician Reveals the Secret](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/66566/Lasting-Dental-Restorations-A-Dental-Technician-Reveals-the-Secret) Posted by [Steve Killian](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/author/steve-killian) on Thu, Jul 14, 2011 @ 10:07 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/hs-fs/file-14160500-jpg/images/lasting-dental-restorations-author-steve-killian.jpg) ](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/66566/Lasting-Dental-Restorations-A-Dental-Technician-Reveals-the-Secret) | *Highly experienced dental technician Steve Killian shares the simple formula he has observed to be the foundation for lasting dental restorations.* | | | --- | --- | For those that don’t know me I first need to let you know that throughout my career as a dental technician occlusion has been one of my strong points. I have had to learn all the past and current philosophies whether it be Pankey-Dawson, LVI Myotronics, Bio-Esthetic, you name it. If my dentist [Read More](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/66566/Lasting-Dental-Restorations-A-Dental-Technician-Reveals-the-Secret) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/66566/Lasting-Dental-Restorations-A-Dental-Technician-Reveals-the-Secret#comments-listing) Tags: [Guest Blogs](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/guest-blogs), [Dental Technique](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/dental-technique) ## [Dental Hygienist Sees Tooth Mobility, Starts Occlusion Awareness](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/62933/Dental-Hygienist-Sees-Tooth-Mobility-Starts-Occlusion-Awareness) Posted by [Doug Brown](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/author/doug-brown) on Tue, May 31, 2011 @ 18:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/hs-fs/file-14160810-png/images/tooth-mobility-animation-for-dental-hygienist-use-resized-600.png) ](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/62933/Dental-Hygienist-Sees-Tooth-Mobility-Starts-Occlusion-Awareness) (Taken from a BiteFX forum post by Fred Peck DDS) When the hygienist is charting pocket depth, tooth mobility should also be recorded. Explain to the patient what the tooth mobility means and that you will show them a visual animation at the end of the appointment. Upon completion of the visit, have your hygienist show the patient the BiteFX animation showing tooth mobility. [Read More](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/62933/Dental-Hygienist-Sees-Tooth-Mobility-Starts-Occlusion-Awareness) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/62933/Dental-Hygienist-Sees-Tooth-Mobility-Starts-Occlusion-Awareness#comments-listing) Tags: [Guest Blogs](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/guest-blogs), [Px Behavior Change](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/px-behavior-change) ## [Triggering Change Part 1: Three Behavioral Hotspots for BiteFX Use](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/62690/Triggering-Change-Part-1-Three-Behavioral-Hotspots-for-BiteFX-Use) Posted by [Doug Brown](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/author/doug-brown) on Tue, May 31, 2011 @ 12:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) (BiteFX Forum Article posted by Suzan Bekolay of [Click Coaching](http://www.clickcoaching.ca/)) In working with only joint based occlusion practices for a very long time, I'm a raving fan of BiteFX - a sophisticated replacement for the Denar tutor I have frequently seen collecting dust on many a doctor's shelf.  I've encouraged the use of BiteFX in ways beyond the case presentation and teaching staff; strongly agreeing with other forum posts there is [Read More](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/62690/Triggering-Change-Part-1-Three-Behavioral-Hotspots-for-BiteFX-Use) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/62690/Triggering-Change-Part-1-Three-Behavioral-Hotspots-for-BiteFX-Use#comments-listing) Tags: [Guest Blogs](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/guest-blogs), [Px Behavior Change](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/px-behavior-change) ## [Triggering Change Part 4: Hygienists Trigger Movement](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/62696/Triggering-Change-Part-4-Hygienists-Trigger-Movement) Posted by [Doug Brown](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/author/doug-brown) on Tue, May 31, 2011 @ 12:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) (BiteFX Forum Article posted by Suzan Bekolay of [Click Coaching](http://www.clickcoaching.ca/)) 3.    Hygienists trigger movement Understandably reluctant to press, sell or strong arm, hygienists struggle with what to do.  He/she can trigger conversation and change with BiteFX and let BiteFX do the talking.  EG: She observes cracks.  (It's especially helpful if interferences are charted so she can see the correlation quickly.) She/he captures an image of the crack, the [Read More](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/62696/Triggering-Change-Part-4-Hygienists-Trigger-Movement) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/62696/Triggering-Change-Part-4-Hygienists-Trigger-Movement#comments-listing) Tags: [Guest Blogs](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/guest-blogs), [Px Behavior Change](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/topic/px-behavior-change) ## [Triggering Change Part 3: Weaving BiteFX into the First Visits](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/bid/62693/Triggering-Change-Part-3-Weaving-BiteFX-into-the-First-Visits) Posted by [Doug Brown](https://hubspot.bitefx.com/author/doug-brown) on Tue, May 31, 2011 @ 12:05 PM - 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