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Cosmetic Nightmare! Composite Success!

INTRODUCTION In restorative dentistry, we are introduced to a plethora of conditions that can...

Nanomicrohybrid Composites Make Posterior Placement Easier

Creating direct posterior restorations requires the utilization of instruments, techniques, and materials that result...

Separated File Removal

INTRODUCTION Ni-Ti files break mostly in narrow canals in the apical one third or...

Shape of Color: Aesthetics from a Physiologic Perspective

One of the most challenging aspects of practicing dentistry is the ability to match...

The Direct Composite Bridge: Still a Unique Solution for Some Clinical Situations

INTRODUCTION Often times, when presented with a single- tooth edentulous space, we “automatically” think...

Treatment Planning a Bioesthetic Case

The first article of this series discussed the principles of Bioesthetic Dentistry and the...

Making Implant Dentistry Easier and Less Costly

INTRODUCTION The most challenging aspect of restoring dental implants is dealing with the location...

A Digital Buffet

Having returned from the Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting, it’s time to update you...

Periodontal Disease Blood Samples Can Be Used to Screen for Diabetes

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is widely used to test for diabetes. Oral blood samples drawn...

Cleft Lip/Palate Treatment Outcomes

A study published in the European Journal of Orthodontics assessed wheth­er the initial cleft...