Managing Regulated Waste in Dental Environments
Dental offices are subject to a variety of federal, state, and local regulations concerning the safe handling of their waste materials. Each federal.
Infection Control
Aesthetics
When Perception Equals RealityWhat is White, What is Light, What is Natural?
In the movie “The Matrix,” the character Morpheus explains that the Matrix is a computer construct, a dream, nothing more than electrical brain.
Aesthetics
Considerations for Establishing and Maintaining Proper Occlusion in the Aesthetic Zone
Restorations placed in the aesthetic zone can be protected by following the rules of occlusion. This article outlines these rules and illustrates their.
Hygiene
The Manual Toothbrush and Oral Hygiene
Americans say they can’t live without them. What could they be talking about in the modern era of the 21st century? Could it.
Implants
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Implant Placement
Eight years ago, Dr. Gordon Christensen told me, If you can do molar endodontics or third molar extractions, then you should be placing.
Restorative
Predictable Contacts With Composite Resins
Contemporary dentistry dictates a new paradigm in restoring posterior teeth. Historically, since the middle 1800s, teeth have been restored with either gold or.
Pediatric Dentistry
Immediate, Direct Rehabilitation of Fractured Maxillary Central Incisors in the Pediatric Patient
During the course of day-to-day practice, dentists often face the challenges associated with restoring anterior dentition. In particular, visibly obvious damage to the.
Endodontics
Attaining Excellence in Endodontics: “It’s the Rider, Not the Bike”
One of my favorite uncles used to describe how winning motocross races relied on the skill of the rider and not the motorcycle..
Infection Control
New CDC Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people in the.
Aesthetics
Simplifying the Cementation of Porcelain Onlays
The use of full porcelain restorations is increasing, offering the advantages of excellent aesthetics, less tooth reduction than porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns, and kindness.
