Most dental bite problems are not caused by difficult patients or complex cases. They happen because the bite is rarely measured.
Dr. Robert Kerstein.
In this episode of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast, in conjunction with DrBicuspid.com, we explore how accurate bite measurement can completely change patient outcomes and day-to-day efficiency in the dental practice.
DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry spoke with prosthodontist Dr. Robert Kerstein, who explained why traditional bite adjustment methods rely heavily on guesswork and why articulating paper alone cannot measure bite force or timing.
Kerstein also shares decades of clinical experience using computerized bite analysis and explains how objective data lead to more precise adjustments, fewer post-treatment visits, and greater patient comfort.
The conversation highlights the important role dental assistants play in recognizing unresolved bite issues, supporting better diagnostic tools, and helping practices move to more efficient and predictable care.
This episode offers practical insights into how measuring the bite improves treatment results, strengthens patient trust, and supports long-term oral health.
To learn more about the products mentioned in this episode, visit Tekscan and IGI Global for the Handbook of Research on T-Scan Technology Applications in Dental Medicine. Contact Dr. Kerstein at [email protected].
Podcast chapters
02:46 -- Why bite problems are so common after dental treatment
03:20 -- What traditional bite adjustment methods miss
04:37 -- How bite force and timing affect patient comfort
05:58 -- The role of digital bite measurement
07:06 -- How accurate bite data improve treatment results
07:38 -- Improving efficiency and reducing return visits
11:35 -- The future of bite analysis in dentistry
