Materials
Understanding Impression Materials and Techniques
There is no single procedure that a dentist can do, or any single procedure...
Restorative
Posterior Direct Composites: Clinical Protocol
Advances in adhesive dentistry combined with new developments in composite materials offer an option...
Restorative
Preparation and Restoration of a Fractured Tooth Utilizing a New Temporary System
When a patient presents with a fractured cusp of a tooth, along with a...
articles
New Directions: The Underpinnings of Clinical Excellence
Last year I made an 8 PM reservation at a high-end restaurant, far in...
Clinical Update
Oral Cancer Treatment Shows Promise
For the thousands of Americans diagnosed each year with oral squamous cell carcinoma, a...
Clinical Update
New Pain Transmission Route Discovered
The transmission of unpleasant sensory signals, or nociception, once was conceived of as strictly...
Clinical Update
Mechanical SRP Versus Locally Applied Doxycycline
In a randomized controlled study, surgical and nonsurgical treatment of patients with recurring periodontal...
Clinical Update
Loupes: Better Ergonomics and Better Vision
Loupes first began to appear on the dental scene in the 1980s and are...
Computers
How to Increase Patient Acceptance for Cosmetic Dentistry: Cosmetic Imaging With Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0.
Computer imaging has become an effective marketing strategy for “cosmetic” health practitioners. In dental...
Cover Story
Current Paradigm Shifts in Dentistry
Many changes are taking place in the dental profession, some of them very significant....