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Computers in the Treatment Room: What Are You Waiting For?

Recent surveys from various dental journals suggest that the vast majority of dentists have...

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Endodontic Obturation With Nd:YAG Laser Disinfection

Standard endodontic obturation has involved the use of gutta-percha as the material of choice....

Thriving in a Tough Economy

Many dental offices around the country are experiencing slowdowns. In some cases patients are...

From Bridges to Implants: The New Paradigm for General Practice

It appears that most general dentists believe that a fixed conventional bridge is still...

Immediately Restored Single-Tooth Implants: Shortening Treatment Time to Increase Patient Acceptance

Dental implants are currently well accepted as a safe and effective means for tooth...

Win Over Your Staff and Build a Better Practice

I wouldn’t go to a dog show with my boss—even if he’d win!” Yes,...

Dentistry’s Orphan

Photo courtesy of Aesthetic Porcelain Studios, Inc, Los Angeles, Calif. Please consider a simple,...

Extraction of Teeth: Some General Observations

This article is intended to provide some technique advice for extracting teeth, based on...

Initial Management of Temporomandibular Disorders

One of the most controversial topics in dentistry is the subject of temporomandibular disorders...

Oral Healthcare for Infants

Over the past few decades, the oral health of infants and children has improved...