New Directions
New Directions in Dentistry: A Dentistry Today Exclusive Interview with Dr. Gordon Christensen
In keeping with the theme of “New Directions” that traditionally has been an area...
New Directions
New Directions in Endodontics: A Dentistry Today Exclusive Interview with Dr. Clifford J. Ruddle
Figure 1a. A preoperative film shows multidisciplinary treatment. The maxillary left first molar’s remaining...
Oral Medicine
The Causes and Management of Oral Malodor
The pursuit of fresh breath is important both socially and emotionally. The dental professional...
Restorative
The Metallic Versus the Nonmetallic Restored Dentition
An increasingly discernible trend occurring in dentistry is the movement away from metallic components...
Restorative
Essentials of Dentin Bonding: Clinical Technique for Long-term Success
Between 1988 and 1997, amalgam placement in the United States decreased by 32%, from...
Restorative
A Predictable Technique Utilizing a Contemporary “Packable” Direct Posterior Composite Material: A Recipe for Success
Direct posterior composites offer dentists the most simple and cost-effective manner in which to...
Management
Identalloy: Risk Management Tool and More
Most dentists take a great deal into consideration with every restoration they place. In...
Management
Modeling the Professionally Successful Practice
Dr. Cliff Ruddle, a noted endodontist from Santa Barbara, California, has often said publicly,...
Periodontics
Prevention: The Key to Successful Nonsurgical Periodontal Treatment
Periodontal disease is a pathologic process that affects the supporting soft tissue and bone...
Restorative
The Bane of the Baby Boomer: Coronal Fracture Syndrome
No, it doesn’t sound serious. It certainly won’t kill you. But if it’s you...