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Half of Kids Lie About Brushing Their Teeth

Almost half of the children in the United Kingdom (48%) lie occasionally or even...

Nuts Pose Particular Dangers to Teeth

Dental professionals may encounter more patients with broken or cracked teeth now that the...

Brits Blame Beverages for Bad Teeth Despite Inconsistent Care

The British reputation for poor oral hygiene may be exaggerated. But ask residents of...

A Restorative Challenge: Tetracycline-Stained Teeth

INTRODUCTION Porcelain veneers are the restoration of choice in many aesthetic restorative situations involving...

A Simple Technique for Broken Abutment Screw Repair

Figure 1. Broken abutment screw as seen on radiograph. Figure 2. Implants as seen...

Aesthetic Zone Challenges: Untreatable Teeth, Part 1: Using Low Intensity Orthodontic Eruption to Safeguard Gingival and Bone Levels

INTRODUCTION Today’s dental patient has extremely high expectations, often asking us to seemingly perform...

Are You Treating Planned Cases or Treating Teeth to Stay Busy?

INTRODUCTION Historically, dentistry has been a “fix-it-to-relieve-pain” profession. Patients present when they have pain,...

Spinning Toothbrush May Damage Teeth

Spinbrush toothbrushes may not provide the best ways to clean teeth. United States health...

Beyond the Teeth: Framing Your Patient’s Beautiful Smile

Lip and perioral augmentation has increased in popularity in North America. In the 2007...

The Causes, Prevention, and Clinical Management of Broken Endodontic Rotary Files

Breakage of endodontic files during treatment can result in serious complications and jeopardize the...