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Periodontal Treatment Versus Antibiotics

The systemic use of antibiotics to adjunctively treat periodontal disease has the endorsement of...

Bruxism, Botox, and Dental Implants

INTRODUCTION Patients presenting with functional and aesthetic concerns can be restored in a number...

Aesthetic Mandibular Anterior Alignment: A Quick and Affordable Prerestorative Option

INTRODUCTION For years, I had searched for a solution for maligned anterior teeth that...

Focus On: Lasers for Disinfection

Clifford J. Ruddle, DDS, examines laser-activated irrigation in endodontic treatment. Q: How important is...

Prophy or Perio Patient – What’s Your Why?

Not too long ago, I was in a client’s dental office for a day...

Three Impression Material Classifications: A Comparison

INTRODUCTION It is said that a first impression is everything, and this is especially...

Restorative Digital Dentistry, Part 3: Integration of Technology Into the Clinical Practice

This is the final article in a 3-part series. Part 1 was published in...

Implementing a Systematic Digital Workflow

INTRODUCTION With greater public awareness of the possibilities of today’s cosmetic dental reconstructions, dentists...

A Shared Understanding: Managing Aesthetic Treatment Imperfection

INTRODUCTION We are so hard on ourselves. Our nature as dentists is to focus...

Glass Ionomers in Modern Clincial Practice

INTRODUCTION Much has changed in restorative dental materials since the introduction of the 2...