Hygiene
The Extreme Cleaning Makeover in Dentistry
Most of us have watched the reality TV show Extreme Makeover at least once...
Management
The Secrets to Finding and Keeping Good Staff
I have just spent another intense day in yet another dental practice observing, interviewing,...
Oral Medicine
Aphthous Ulcers: Treatment and Case Report
Aphthous ulcers are a common occurrence in the general population. Although not life-threatening, they...
Prosthetics
Dread-Free Compound Impressions in Half the Time
Compound border modeling for the master impression has been a dreaded experience for the...
Restorative
The Use of an Antibacterial Self-Etching Bonding Agent in Routine Composite Resin Placement
Following the removal of old restorations and associated recurrent caries during dental restorative procedures,...
Occlusion
The Maxillary Anterior/Posterior Curve of Occlusion
When maxillary and mandibular casts are hand-held in maximum intercuspation, an anterior/posterior, back-and-forth rocking...
Restorative
Use of a Self-Etch, Self-Adhesive Resin Cement: Clinical Technique
With the dramatic increase in aesthetic dentistry being performed over the last decade, the...
CE Articles
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Conclusions Based on an Analysis of Case Series
Oral complications of cancer chemotherapy have been recognized for many years. Candidiasis, mucositis, chemo-therapy-induced...
Clinical Update
Resolvin E1 Studied in Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is initiated by bacteria populating dental plaque and may eventually result in...
Clinical Update
Seawater Studied for the Production of Artificial Bone
Researchers supported by the NIDCR report that they have harnessed the unique physics of...