Technology

CAD/CAM Restorative Principles

INTRODUCTION CAD/CAM is part of “today” in dentistry and is defining the future faster...

Dentistry in the Digital Age: An Update

INTRODUCTION Without many in the profession taking notice, restorative dentistry is currently undergoing its...

Customizing Your Career and Restorations

Figure 1. The E4D Dentist system (D4D Technologies) is comprised of a scanner, design...

Light Up Your Practice

INTRODUCTION Lasers have been in dentistry now for a good number of years. We...

Duplicating the Functional Path With Conservative Restorations

INTRODUCTION Resin and ceramic restorations have been used successfully as aesthetic alternatives to metallic...

Treating the Gummy Smile

INTRODUCTION Gummy smile (excessive gingival display) is a condition in which a high lip-line...

Laser Technology: Real World Applications

INTRODUCTION Remember the last time you were thinking about acquiring some new technology for...

New Technology: Mandatory, Elective, or Hype?

In recent years, dental practitioners have been overwhelmed with the claims made by manufacturers...

Improving Precision With CBCT Imaging

INTRODUCTION I have actively utilized computed tomography (CT) technology for more than 20 years...

Enhancing Your Practice With the Magnifying Video Scope

Figure 1. An example of poor operator posture, as observed when no magnifying video...