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The Safety and Effectiveness of Dental Er:YAG Lasers: A Literature Review With Specific Reference to Bone

A variety of laser wavelengths have been investigated for use in medicine and dentistry...

Ten Backup Tasks for Your Computers

Do you back up your computer’s data only to a 3.5-inch floppy disk? Are...

Single-Visit Endodontics, Part 1: Are We There Yet?

Did you read the title of this article and think, “Single-visit endodontics? Of course,...

Boring Basics The Magic Potion for Success

Professional athletes know it. Airline pilots practice it daily. Religions have thrived for centuries...

Partnering For Success Doctor/Technician Communication

The Cosmetic Revolution, fueled by 80 million baby boomers who want to remain young...

Dentistry for Sale What Makes a Patient Buy Into a Treatment Plan?

Nothing produces a quickened pulse like making a proposal. Whether you’re proposing marriage, a...

On-Hold Time Taking a Look at an Often-Overlooked Marketing Opportunity

When patients call a dentist’s office to make an appointment or to get information,...

Soft-Tissue Root Coverage: Clinical Rationale and Case Report

Although tissue grafting for root coverage is not a new concept,1  periodontal plastic surgery...

Mandibular Overdentures Retained With Porous-Surfaced Implants

Construction of conventional mandibular dentures can be a frustrating restorative procedure for dentists to...

New Study: The Value of Emotional Intelligence in Dentistry

A middle-aged man peers into the mirror. His mouth looks and feels wrong. His...