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.
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Technology
Utilizing the Digital Workflow for Success: Restoring Maxillary Central Incisors
INTRODUCTION As an early adopter of digital technology in my general dentistry practice, I have spent the last 15 years helping clinicians and.
Endodontics
Rotary Negotiation Procedures
Introduction Clinical facts are often obsoleted by progress. When I began designing variably tapered shaping files in 1991,1 my objective was to create.
Endodontics
Better and Faster Root Canal Treatments: A Synopsis of the Latest High-Tech Protocols
The success rate for non-surgical root canal treatments has been shown to be very high.1-3 Nonetheless, wet-fingered dentists are always eager to improve.
Hygiene
Musculoskeletal Disorders in Clinical Dentistry: How Technology Can Safeguard Your Dental Team
HYGIENE The practice of dentistry by all members of the clinical team involves static posture, precise and repetitive motions, long work hours, and.
Implants
Implant Reconstruction: Biological, Aesthetic, and Emotional Considerations
CASE REPORT A 26-year-old male was diagnosed with hydrocephaly in utero. Hydrocephalus is a condition where there is excessive accumulation of cerebral spinal.
Prosthodontics
An All-Inclusive Approach to Oral Rehabilitation
Today, we are starting to see a big increase in patients needing full-mouth extractions, whether they are due to decay, periodontal disease, or.
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Oral Sex and Oral Cancer
Today, in a time where 75% of our illnesses are preventable, and where prevention takes a backseat to sickness (including vaccinations for communicable.
Focus On
Focus On: Technology Choices for a New Practice
Sabiha S. Bunek, DDS, talks about the decision-making process when purchasing new technology. Q: You recently built a brand-new office directly across from.
Aesthetics
Modern Composites for Minimally Invasive Cosmetics
INTRODUCTION Enhancing one’s appearance is nothing new in our society. In fact, the popularity of cosmetic enhancements is growing more rapidly than ever,1,2.
