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Accelerated Orthodontics for the General Practitioner

INTRODUCTION The millennium ushered in many new changes in dentistry, including minor tooth movement...

Minimally Invasive Treatment of Brown Spot Fluorosis

CASE REPORT (Dr. Leonard Tau) A 12-year-old male patient was introduced to my office,...

Improving the Local Anesthesia Experience for Our Patients

Figure 1. Gate principal of nerve sensation and pain. Among healthcare professionals, dentists are...

The Easy Way Versus the Hard Way: Planning the Open Palate Maxillary Small-Diameter Implant-Retained Denture

INTRODUCTION Since becoming involved with the use of small-diameter implants (SDIs) to assist in...

Re-Exploring Template-Driven Dentistry

INTRODUCTION There is no denying that much of our continuing education consists of listening...

Endoscopic Periodontal Debridement

INTRODUCTION Periodontal diseases affect a significant portion of the adult population. Periodontitis is the...

New Trends in Dentistry and Treatment Planning

Frank M. Spear, DDS, MSD In your opinion, what is the greatest challenge dentists...

A New Approach to Implant Provisionalization

With implants being the fastest growing restorative procedure we have in dentistry, a number...

When Less Invasive Is Also Aesthetic

INTRODUCTION An aesthetically pleasing smile depends on many factors such as tooth color, position,...

The CT/CBCT-Based Team Approach to Care, Part 1: Identifying the Implant Patient and Prosthetic Options

INTRODUCTION Replacement of missing teeth with dental implants involves a coordinated effort between surgical...