Two Patients, One Diagnosis: A Story of Clinical Vigilance vs Clinical Neglect
Jo-Anne Jones, RDH shows us 2 patients with oral cancer. One was diagnosed early enough for intervention. The other one was not as lucky. She clearly states: It’s time to challenge our screening protocols and commit to a standard of ‘caring’ that leaves nothing overlooked and no life in jeopardy.
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Intraoperative Efficiency of Dental Robotics
Drs. Bruce A. Smoler, Adam Marina, Bradley M. Pinker, and Roger S. Thayer show us that with full-arch patients, robotic guidance provides both added accuracy and precision with all the associated clinical benefits, along with a reduction in overall surgical times of 80 minutes compared to freehand techniques.
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Drs. Isaac Tawil and Adam Frounfelter state that in an industry increasingly driven by efficiency, quality control, and patient experience, the One-Scan Technique offers a rare convergence: it is faster without cutting corners, more accurate without complexity, and accessible without compromise.
Same Day Digital Smile Makeover with 3D Printed Veneers
Drs. Cory Glenn and Aaron Carmean found a promising new option for restorative treatment with several unique advantages. With simply an intraoral scanner and a 3D printer, dentists can offer same-day treatment utilizing a fully digital workflow. Additionally, the cost savings cannot be ignored.
LBR: A Viable Treatment for Moderate Periodontal Disease
Dr. Edward Kusek shows how using Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) has an effect with aggressive bacteria in the oral cavity to prevent moderate periodontal disease. This study shows, by use of saliva testing, those bacteria were reduced by 30% after full mouth LBR was completed.
Q&A: Bringing Innovation to TMJ Management With EMFACE Technology
Jonathan B. Levine, DMD, a New York City prosthodontist, explains how EMFACE is helping treat TMJ, and why his practices regularly use the technology for cases involving muscle spasm, hyperactivity, or related joint discomfort.
FOCUS ON: The Hidden Cost of Getting Paid—How to Handle Credit Card Surcharging
Susan Gunn, author, speaker, and financial management consultant, explains what dental practices need to know before passing credit card processing fees to patients—and how to do it the right way.
VIEWPOINT: The Severe Cost and Impact of a Patient With a Gag Reflex
Edge Effect: Comparing the Strength of Ceramic Materials
Dinesh Sinha, BDS, PhD, interviews Nathaniel C. Lawson, DMD, PhD, director of the division of biomaterials at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, about the strength testing of dental ceramic materials.
Anterior Implant and Veneer Restoration: A Case Study
Do Mouthwashes Disrupt the Oral Microbiome? A Balanced Perspective
