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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Cosmetic Rehabilitation

INTRODUCTION Developments in cosmetic dentistry now enable us to help patients achieve beautiful smiles...

Materials and Instruments: Has Anything Changed?

Our editor-in-chief, Dr. Damon Adams, interviews Dr. Howard Glazer—an experienced practitioner, international lecturer, and...

How Diet Affects Your Patients’ Teeth

As dentists, we know that the foods we choose to eat can have a...

Disparities Persist in Children’s Oral Health Despite Equal Access to Care

The oral health of children who receive dental care through Medicaid lags behind their...

E-Cigarettes Kill Epithelial Cells, Damage Tissue, and May Cause Cancer

While electronic cigarettes have been marketed by their manufacturers as safer alternatives to tobacco...

Laser Selectively Destroys Porphyromonas Gingivalis

Two research studies published by Lasers in Surgery and Medicine have demonstrated how the...

ADA 2016 Celebrates Dentistry in Denver

It’s time to pack your bags for Denver as ADA 2016 takes over the...

Smoking Increases the Risk of Marginal Bone Loss

Smoking doesn’t just damage respiratory and cardiovascular health. It also impacts the oral cavity,...

Minimally Invasive Preps for Thin Porcelain Veneers

By using minimally invasive techniques, clinicians can now give their patients the smile enhancements...

Low-Cost Peptide Kills Bacteria and Breaks Up Plaque

Overall healthcare has relied on protein drugs such as insulin, which are derived from...