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Simplifying Diastema Closure in the Anterior Region

There may be a number of reasons why patients present requesting diastema closure, including...

Materials and Techniques for Restoring Teeth With Severe Caries or Fractures

The restoration of vital and nonvital teeth that have significant loss of tooth structure...

Periodontal Surgery: Resection to Regeneration

The focus of periodontal surgery has shifted over time from a philosophy based on...

Internet Safety Precautions

Figure 1. Efficient dental office operation now requires the Internet. Many dental insurance companies...

Interpreting Endodontic Radiographs Take a Trip to a Japanese Rock Garden

In Kyoto, Japan, there is a famous rock garden where 15 rocks are laid...

Terrifying, Troublesome, or Terrific? Secrets to Perfect Pediatric Patients

The crying started, then the wailing, then the screams. The patient was pediatric. I...

Hand Hygiene; Bring on the Alcohol Rubs

Hand hygiene is the single most important factor in preventing the spread of pathogens...

The Use of the Nd:YAG Dental Laser as an Adjunct to Aesthetic Restorative Treatment

Despite the presence of lasers in dental practice since 1989, their use is still...

Living Your Dream: Considering a Professional Coach to Assist You and Your Practice

At the age of 44, John would be considered by most people to be...

Informed Consent: The Patient’s Rights

Risk management for dentists as a formal discipline took shape in the mid-1980s as...