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Puppy Dog Sales, Part 2: How to Increase Case Acceptance With Integrity and Professionalism

In Part 1 of this article I discussed dentists’ responsibility to help patients make...

Oral Manifestation of a Food Allergy: Case Report

Adverse reaction following the ingestion of a specific food is common for some people....

Digital Radiology: Innovation, Not Automation

Dentists often hear messages encouraging them to integrate digital technology into their practices, and...

Gold Foil and Its Use in Modern Dentistry

Direct gold, or gold foil, is the oldest dental restorative material and continues to...

Successful Treatment Planning of Mature Patients: Function and Aesthetics

In the last few years reality TV shows have overwhelmed our society with beautiful,...

An Alternative Treatment for the Periodontal Infrabony Defect: A Synthetic Bioactive Resorbable Composite Graft

For the past 15 years emphasis has moved away from resective periodontal surgery toward...

Access to Success, Part 4: The Challenge of Communicating With Your Endodontic Patient

There’s an old marketing maxim that says, “Confused customers don’t buy.” Clear, concise communication...

A Method to Minimize RPD Framework Deformation During Fabrication Procedures

Over the years, practitioners have reported frustration when the fit of a removable partial...

An Integrated Systems Approach to the Placement of Posterior Composite Resins

Stress produced during polymerization of dental composite materials during light-curing is a leading cause...

AlloDerm: An Effective Alternative to Palatal Donor Tissue for Treatment of Gingival Recession

Gingival grafting using palatal donor tissue primarily to increase the zone of attached gingiva...