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The LANAP Protocol: The Legend Continues

INTRODUCTION As a field, surgical periodontics has seen many incarnations during the decades, beginning...

Class II Composite Placement Is Difficult! Solutions to Help Overcome the Clinical Challenges

BACKGROUND Despite material advancements in almost every aspect of direct resin placement, Class II...

Treatment Planning in a Challenged Economy

Steve L. Rasner, DMD In an interview facilitated by Dr. Damon Adams, Dentistry Today’s...

The Easy Way Versus the Hard Way: Planning the Open Palate Maxillary Small-Diameter Implant-Retained Denture

INTRODUCTION Since becoming involved with the use of small-diameter implants (SDIs) to assist in...

Dentists and Teachers Sink Teeth Into Oral Health Education

IMPORTANCE OF ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION As the Children’s Oral Health Institute (COHI) CEO, the...

Efficient and Economical Composite Resin Placement: A “Fast-Track” Technique for Posterior Restorations

INTRODUCTION Composite restoration materials have been in use for more than 2 decades as...

Innovative and Affordable Options for Smile Enhancement

In today’s practice, patients are looking for affordable options for smile enhancement that can...

Stable Restorations in a Less-Than-Stable Economy!

INTRODUCTION During the past few years, dentists have had to change their approach to...

Preventing Carious Lesions: Clinical Steps for Applying a Newly Introduced Hydrophilic Sealant

INTRODUCTION Dental caries have long represented a significant oral health issue for children and...

Clinical Perspectives on Materials and Techniques

INTRODUCTION This year I am celebrating my 25th year of private practice and my...