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Veneering Implant Crowns Using Zirconia

INTRODUCTION Porcelain veneers, fabricated from conventional feldspathic porcelain, are perhaps the most aesthetic restoration...

The Fine Points of Bleaching Intrinsic and Extrinsic Stains

I appreciate the fine article Dr. Wynn H. Okuda shared on masking techniques for...

Patient-Driven Aesthetics: A Conservative Approach

INTRODUCTION Dentists often want a recipe or list to guide us in our approach...

Dental Professionals Can Help Identify and Save Child Sex Trafficking Victims

Child sex trafficking is the fastest growing crime in the world, according to a...

Treatment Acceptance: The Power of a Life Event

THE FIRST PATIENT VISIT: BACKGROUND A 56-year-old female was referred to me by her...

Dentists Encouraged to Prepare for Sjögren’s Awareness Month

This April will mark the 19th annual Sjögren’s Awareness Month as the Sjögren’s Syndrome...

Single-Visit Chairside Zirconia

PREFACE By Dr. Michael DiTolla My first exposure to solid zirconia was while I...

Overcome the Barriers of Teaching Your Patients About Oral Hygiene

Most people think they know how to brush their teeth. Most don’t. Dentists understand...

$2.14 Million Grant Funds Sjögren’s Research

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded Umesh S. Deshmukh, PhD,...

Diastema Closure: A Restorative Design and Treatment Challenge

INTRODUCTION In my last article (March 2015, Dentistry Today), I addressed the importance of...