The Courage to Be Vulnerable Together
By the time I turned 40, I assumed that I would have had life all figured out. More importantly, I thought that I’d.
Mindful Moments
Viewpoint
Focus On
Focus On: Working for Franchise Dentistry
Michael W. Davis, DDS, elucidates matters related to working for franchise dentistry. Q: What exactly is franchise dentistry? A: A valid dental franchise.
Viewpoint
What’s Going on in Dental Schools?
Background For the past 2 years, I have had the pleasure to travel around North America presenting endodontic courses. The majority of these.
Endodontics
The Set Up: Endodontic Predictability
Preparation When endodontics fails, it often fails before it even begins. In endodontics, technique isn’t everything. Your endodontic preparation—I call it “The Set.
Implants
Guided Applications for Partial Extraction Therapy
INTRODUCTION Dental implants for replacing missing teeth have become an integral part of current conventional dentistry. Accepted protocols now include 2-stage delayed loading;.
Implants
Trephine Removal of a Damaged Implant
In some instances, an integrated dental implant will need to be removed and replaced. This can be the result of poor positioning, inadequate.
Restorative
A Method for Ensuring Accurate Crown Preparations
INTRODUCTION Ideally, crown preparations strike a careful balance between maximizing the preservation of natural tooth structure and creating adequate space for a strong.
Prosthodontics
Offering Affordable Treatment Options
In today’s economy, we have seen dramatic changes in lifestyle, health, and income. Because of this, we have seen patients delay dental treatment.
Lasers
Root Caries Treatment: Use of an All-Tissue Laser to Ensure Success
INTRODUCTION Caries treatment at the cervical area of the tooth frequently requires some excision of gingival tissue to expose the decay, allowing for.
Focus On
Focus On: Giving Patients What They Want
Nick Clausen, chair of the Manufacturing Council and a member of the Education Committee for the Academy of Laser Dentistry and director of.
