Clinical Update
Antibiotics and Third Molar Surgery
The question of whether antibiotics should be prescribed for patients having third molar surgery...
Clinical Update
Fluoride Concentration and Caries
A study by Biesbrock, et al, originally published in the American Journal of Dentistry,...
Clinical Update
Anxiety and Third Molar Extractions
Patient anxiety is a major problem in dentistry, and many people avoid dental care...
Clinical Update
Dentoalveolar Reconstruction and Implant Outcomes
When insufficient bone exists for the placement of dental implants, dentoalveolar reconstruction procedures such...
Computers
Mastering Computer Scheduling: Ensuring Profitability While Creating the Perfect Day
While performing a practice analysis for a potential consulting client, I had the opportunity...
Endodontics
Know When to Say “When” in Endodontics: Smoke on the Water
Recently I saw Deep Purple in Seattle performing Highway Star and Smoke on the...
Implants
Simplifying Single-Stage Solid Abutments: Techniques for Impressioning and Temporization
Single-stage implants are being utilized more frequently. Currently, Straumann ITI, Lifecore Biomedical, Sulzer Paragon,...
Management
Developing a Successful Financial System
Financial guidelines are the key to practice success. A rock-solid payment system can significantly...
Oral Medicine
Labial Bone Concavity of the Anterior Mandible: A Case Report
The differential diagnoses for an asymptomatic cyst-like radiolucent lesion of the anterior mandible include...
Pediatric Dentistry
A Successful Approach to the Management of Children Part 1
Building and sustaining a successful dental practice has never been an easy task, but...