Doxycycline Shortage Reported By Pharmacist Group
The ADA reports a nationwide doxycycline shortage, impacting dental care by limiting a key antibiotic used to manage inflamed or compromised gingiva.
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A New Source To Generate Teeth?
Scientists used stem cells from urine to grow tooth-like structures in mice, a step toward someday creating bioengineered teeth for dental patients.
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Black Bugs Under Margins?
The black line that appears under veneer provisionals can be prevented from forming. However, it requires the correct disinfectant.
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The Two-a-Day Strategy for Acceptance Breakthroughs
The Two-a-Day Strategy for Acceptance Breakthroughs Patients become programmed by their expectations. They expect you and the team will be friendly and encouraging. They expect you to be professional and thorough, and they expect that a simple “no” will end the conversation if they don’t want to proceed with what you present. Chances are, they’ve…
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Steps in the Veneer Seating Process: Part II
Steps in the Veneer Seating Process: Part II When you talk to dentists about the procedures they’re fearful of, seating porcelain veneers comes up frequently. (Click here to read Part I with Steps 1–3.) 4. Know the materials used It’s absolutely essential to know which materials your technicians use and how they use them. For…
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Study: Research Suggests Gingival Stem Cells Can Be Used in Tissue Regeneration
Researchers found gingivae house two types of mesenchymal stem cells with strong potential for immune modulation.
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Visits to Emergency Rooms Due to Dental Problems on the Rise
Dental ER visits in the U.S. doubled from 2000 to 2010, driven largely by young adults lacking dental coverage, substituting ER care for office visits.
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Clinical Sequence of Steps in Relining Provisional Shell Restorations
Clinical Sequence of Steps in Relining Provisional Shell Restorations In a previous article, I discussed the three options in fabricating a provisional shell restoration. This type of provisional is best suited for full crown preparations. It can be made for veneer preparations; however, it is more difficult to accomplish the initial passive fit of the shell…
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The ‘Holes in the Fence’ Theory of Anger Management
Words and actions can leave lasting marks. Like nails in a fence, tempers may cool and apologies may follow, but the holes remain. The real challenge is learning control before damage is done.
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What is the Envelope of Function?
Restoring patients with pathway wear requires aligning the “dental” and “neuromuscular” envelopes of function. Harmony between the two is the key to predictable, long-term success.
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