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Demonstration Models: A Valuable Tool in Patient Education

Robert F. Barkley, DDS, in his book Successful Preventive Dental Practices, states that the...

Utilization Review and P4P: What Dentists Need to Know

Utilization review, statistically based, as defined by the ADA Glossary included in the Current...

Audition: A Better Way to Treat and Communicate

Cosmetic dentistry is fulfilling the previously unrealized demand for dental services. The market exploded...

Dentistry’s Role in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in the...

Commensal and Pathogenic Oral Bacteria

When describing oral bacteria, dentists often mention “commensals.” The term refers to the “good”...

Tooth Polishing and Abrasion

Tooth polishing with prophy paste was introduced by the father of modern dentistry, Pierre...

Tooth Loss and Systemic Health

Adequate nutrition, self-esteem, social interaction, and appearance are all functions of a full and...

A Six-Step Plan to a Paperless Practice

Most dental practices have come to realize how quickly technology has become part of...

25th Anniversary Retrospective: Experts Assess Important Advances in Dentistry

Restorative | Aesthetic | Digital Technology | Periodontics | Dental Implants | Endodontics For...

Use of Bite-Wings in the Diagnosis of Referred Pain

Intense dental-related pain is sometimes difficult to localize. In some of these cases, the...