Understanding Cement-Retained Implant Restorations
In a previous article I discussed the advantages and disadvantages of both screw-retained and cement-retained implant restorations. Although I have...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›Why Should Your Staff Learn About Clinical Photography?
Dentists take clinical pictures for many reasons, the most important is to help patients understand the current condition of their mouth. Other uses are...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›Study: Sponge-like Gel May Steer Tooth and Tissue Formation
According to a recent press release, a bioinspired gel material could one day help repair or replace damaged organs, such as teeth and bone,...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›Study: Extracting Teeth Before Cardiac Surgery May Cause More Harm Than Good
According to a recent press release, a new study released by the Mayo Clinic has debunked current thinking of the necessity to remove infected teeth prior...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›Why Should Adults Consider Orthodontics?
Helping people be healthy and make healthy choices – as opposed to simply repairing teeth – often incorporates all aspects of the dental...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›Using a 'Liquid Dam' in Your Restorative Practice
The first time I used a 'liquid dam' in dentistry was when I started doing in-office whitening. A liquid dam is a flowable, light cured material that...
Jeff Lineberry | 10 years ago ›Elements of Treatment Planning Will Transform Your Team
Confidence in creating a treatment plan that truly 'restores' a patient as close as possible to the original condition or ideal form and function can...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›Research: Bacteria Preserved on 1,000-Year-Old Plaque
According to a news release, a research team recently discovered 1,000-year-old dental calculus preserved on the teeth of skeletons. This discovery...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›Completing Class IV Restorations: Finishing and Polishing
Once you have your resin/composite in place, it's time to begin finishing your Class IV restoration. It begins with doing your gross contours and using your...
Jeff Lineberry | 10 years ago ›Help Your Team Understand the Articulator in Your Practice
Mounted diagnostic casts enable treatment planning, patient discussions and the ability to see what the therapy will or will not accomplish before we...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›Research: Sequencing Harmless Oral Bacterium May Help to Unravel a Mystery
According to a recent news release, scientists have pieced together sections of DNA from 12 individual cells to sequence the genome of a bacterium...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›Drive Time: Why Implant Drivers Are So Important
In implant dentistry hand drivers are used to turn the attachment or abutment screws that secure different components to implant fixtures. Hand drivers...
Darin Dichter | 10 years ago ›