Hygiene
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...
articles
New Directions: The Underpinnings of Clinical Excellence
Last year I made an 8 PM reservation at a high-end restaurant, far in...
Oral Medicine
Detecting Oral Cancer: A New Technique and Case Reports
Until now it has been difficult to determine which abnormal tissues in the mouth...
Cover Story
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...
Oral Medicine
Aphthous Ulcers: Treatment and Case Report
Aphthous ulcers are a common occurrence in the general population. Although not life-threatening, they...
Aesthetics
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...
Endodontics
A New Endodontic Obturation Technique
The ultimate goal of endodontic obturation has remained the same for the past 50...
Management
The Dentist as Facilitator
My work as a personal-effectiveness coach—particularly the work with dentists and their practices, as...
Endodontics
Ten Keys to Better Post-Cores
“I don’t get no respect!” This was the recurring lament of the late, great...
Management
The eleven Essentials of Effective Staff Meetings Part 3
As we begin this final article in the “Staff Meeting” series, I suggest a...