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Treating Excessive Gingival Display

In today’s society, an attractive smile is critical to a pleasing appearance. It is...

What Dentists Earn: 2017 Edition

Do you feel financially secure? The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its latest...

Test Assesses and Guides TMD Treatment

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) affects 10 million Americans, according to the National Institute of...

Creating a More Youthful Appearance: Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning

INTRODUCTION If Ponce de Leon failed to discover the fountain of youth, it was...

How to Get Your Dental Practice Started on Social Media

If your practice isn’t active online, then it basically doesn’t exist to today’s modern...

Injection Overmolding for Aesthetics and Strength, Part 2: Treating Black Triangles in Post-Ortho Cases

INTRODUCTION Treatment of black triangles, which was rarely discussed 5 years ago, has exploded...

Learning From Biofilms: An Overview, History, and the Lessons They Provide for the Dental Team

Dental professionals can learn lessons from biofilms. Biofilms are both resilient and adaptive. They...

Injection Overmolding for Aesthetics and Strength, Part 1: Finishing Orthodontic Cases Using Direct Composite

Orthodontics has seen significant advances during the past decade. In spite of these advances,...

Orthodontic Solutions for the Hygiene Patient

As dentistry evolves, the registered dental hygienist must stay up-to-date with all the latest...

Craniofacial Enhancement Using a Biomimetic Oral Appliance

INTRODUCTION Patient expectations are increasingly including enhancements to their overall facial macroaesthetics as well...