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The Oral/Systemic Link and the Effect of Patient Compliance: A Review

The oral/systemic connection has become the most overwhelmingly published topic in the dental literature...

New Directions: The Underpinnings of Clinical Excellence

Last year I made an 8 PM reservation at a high-end restaurant, far in...

Detecting Oral Cancer: A New Technique and Case Reports

Until now it has been difficult to determine which abnormal tissues in the mouth...

Antimicrobial Host Response Therapy in Periodontics: A Modern Way to Manage Disease

There has been a renewed and increased interest in conservative periodontal care with the...

Aphthous Ulcers: Treatment and Case Report

Aphthous ulcers are a common occurrence in the general population. Although not life-threatening, they...

A Conservative and Painless Approach to Anterior and Posterior Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry

A substantial number of people want a beautiful smile. Approximately 50% of the population...

A New Endodontic Obturation Technique

The ultimate goal of endodontic obturation has remained the same for the past 50...

The Dentist as Facilitator

My work as a personal-effectiveness coach—particularly the work with dentists and their practices, as...

Ten Keys to Better Post-Cores

“I don’t get no respect!” This was the recurring lament of the late, great...

The eleven Essentials of Effective Staff Meetings Part 3

As we begin this final article in the “Staff Meeting” series, I suggest a...