Direct Composite Restorations in the Aesthetic Zone
Dr. Abdi Sameni demonstrates a more conservative option to the traditional porcelain veneer approach to enhancing a patient’s smile.
Removable Gingival Prosthesis: A Digital Workflow to a Traditional Treatment
Drs. Adam Goldberg, Howard Drew, Annemarie Olga Athansios, and Mauricio Lavie look at removable gingival appliances. These can be a cost-effective approach to manage the aesthetic problems associated with vertical tissue loss in the aesthetic zone.
Laser Therapy for TMJ Issues to Improve Comfort and Mobility
Drs. Sathish G. Palayam and Gregori M. Kurtzman discuss how laser usage has been increasingly utilized for pain management, both intraorally and extraorally. Regarding TMJ treatment, photobiomodulation permits a non-invasive approach to stimulate the relief of pain and improve patient comfort with predictable outcomes.
The PEEL Technique: A New Paradigm in Infant Tongue Tie Release
Dr. Robert Convissar notes that infant ankyloglossia is a condition that can have serious adverse sequela if left untreated. Early intervention treating newborns is literally life changing, notably with regard to breastfeeding.
FOCUS ON: The Business of Hygiene
Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, discusses why she believes the dental hygiene department within a dental practice should be run as a business within a business.
Q&A: Insurance Companies Exploiting AI
Joshua Rubin, DDS, and Richard Ricci, DDS, discuss some of the impacts of artificial intelligence on the dental industry.
VIEWPOINT: The Unwavering Power of Human Compassion
QUICK TECHNIQUE: Streamlining Denture Delivery: The 2-Appointment Digital Workflow
