Periodontics
The Future of Periodontal Diagnostic Testing
Traditionally, periodontal disease has been diagnosed by a radiographic and clinical examination including the...
Restorative
Making a Difference by Making Someone’s Smile
Today is an exciting and rewarding time to practice dentistry. Unlike ever before, patient...
Restorative
Optimum Dental Care, Part 3 Case Finishing
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, we looked at the diagnostic and...
Anesthesia
Allergy and Toxic Reactions to Local Anesthetics
Local anesthesia (LA) forms the foundation of pain control techniques in dentistry. These drugs...
Restorative
Polymer Preparation Instruments New Paradigm in Selective Dentin Removal
The purpose of dentistry is the ongoing development of the skills required to differentiate...
Aesthetics
Utilizing Lab-based CAD/CAM Technology for Metal-free Ceramic Restorations
Significant research of late has been directed toward the application of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing...
Diagnosis
Optimum Dental Care, Part 1 – The Diagnostic Phase
Today’s general practice has the opportunity to offer a variety of services that will...
Implants
A New Implant Restorative Protocol The Implant Resin Restoration
Until recently, implants have been restored with either PFM structures or removable partial dentures...
Periodontics
Multi-Modality Anterior Extraction Site Grafting Increased Predictability for Aesthetics
The extraction of teeth creates a documented loss of bone. In the anterior maxilla,...
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Where Have All the Technicians Gone?
“Where have all the technicians gone?” This is a question that we all may...