May 2019
INTERVIEW The Dawn of Injection Molded Composite Dentistry Dr. Jihyon Kim shares her thoughts and perspectives with Dentistry Today’s editor-in-chief, Dr. Damon Adams,
Table of Contents
Viewpoint
Mentoring the Next Generations
There is a growing dilemma in the United States. The face of dentistry is changing, and our profession is in jeopardy of losing
Interdisciplinary Dentistry
A Smile Metamorphosis
INTRODUCTION Our dental school educations definitely encompassed a multitude of oral presentations, both hard- and soft-tissue, to identify, study, and treat. During a
Implants
Tips on Creating an Implant-Focused Practice
Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS, shares some valuable thoughts with Dentistry Today’s implant editor, Michael Tischler, DDS, based on his experience as an
Restorative
Aesthetic Posterior Restorations in Everyday Practice
INTRODUCTION Bulk-filled composite resin restorations have become increasingly popular in recent years. A technique that was once taboo in the industry is now
Implants
Treating a Patient With Inadequate Restorative Space
INTRODUCTION A consideration of available restorative space is critical when fabricating implant-supported overdentures.1,2 These prostheses are frequently involved in higher functional loading compared
Interview
The Dawn of Injection Molded Composite Dentistry
Dentistry Today’s editor-in-chief, Damon Adams, DDS, leads a discussion with Jihyon Kim, DDS, on why techniques for placing direct composites need to change.
Periodontics
Laser-Assisted Periodontal Regeneration With the LANAP Protocol
INTRODUCTION In this article, we present a single case report involving a lower right molar that includes a clinical and serial radiographic laser-assisted
Aesthetics
Direct Composites: Solving Shade-Matching Challenges
INTRODUCTION Being a general dentist in these fast-changing times can be a bit nerve racking and yet very exhilarating. On one hand, we
Technology Today
Perpetual Change
There were eye-opening products that are being used by dental labs now that are actually driving the entire dental industry to new processes
