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Maximize Clinical Productivity and Practice Growth…Take Action Now! Part 2

Practicing dentistry in the 21st century is more demanding and stressful than ever before....

A Modern Paradigm for Caries Management, Part 2: A Practical Protocol

Part 1 of this 2-part report focused on caries diagnosis and introduced treatment concepts...

Troubleshooting Aesthetic Dentistry

In the practice of aesthetic dentistry we attempt to create the best outcome possible...

Direct Composite Veneers in Minutes, Not Hours: A Simplified Technique and Material

The art and science of aesthetic dentistry is the most exciting development in the...

Estimating Stroke Risk

Detection of calcified tissue in the carotid artery by dental x-rays is not enough...

Small Bacteria, Big Impact

Two new studies in the April issue of the Journal of Periodontology explore the...

Protein Increases Enamel Hardness

As a tooth forms in the tooth bud, specialized cells called ameloblasts secrete a...

Biopsy and Risk Management

Paying close attention to oral abnormalities and acting on any suspicious area is the...

Bisphenol A and Composites/Sealants

Bisphenol A (BPA) is widely used in the manufacture of certain plastics, and there...

The Digital Age and Image of Dentistry

The second time is a charm, the old saying goes. After experiencing burnout and...