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The Extreme Cleaning Makeover in Dentistry

Most of us have watched the reality TV show Extreme Makeover at least once...

CAD/CAM Use in the Dental Laboratory

In recent years, the use of CAD/CAM systems has become popular in dentistry. The...

The Secrets to Finding and Keeping Good Staff

I have just spent another intense day in yet another dental practice observing, interviewing,...

The Maxillary Anterior/Posterior Curve of Occlusion

When maxillary and mandibular casts are hand-held in maximum intercuspation, an anterior/posterior, back-and-forth rocking...

Aphthous Ulcers: Treatment and Case Report

Aphthous ulcers are a common occurrence in the general population. Although not life-threatening, they...

Dread-Free Compound Impressions in Half the Time

Compound border modeling for the master impression has been a dreaded experience for the...

Rationale for the Utilization of Bonded Nonmetal Onlays as an Alternative to PFM Crowns

Patients are becoming more interested in restoring their teeth with tooth-colored restorations, and the...

The Use of an Antibacterial Self-Etching Bonding Agent in Routine Composite Resin Placement

Following the removal of old restorations and associated recurrent caries during dental restorative procedures,...

Use of a Self-Etch, Self-Adhesive Resin Cement: Clinical Technique

With the dramatic increase in aesthetic dentistry being performed over the last decade, the...

Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Conclusions Based on an Analysis of Case Series

Oral complications of cancer chemotherapy have been recognized for many years. Candidiasis, mucositis, chemo-therapy-induced...