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Microendodontic Ultrasonic Instruments

With the advent of the surgical operating microscope in endodontics in the 1990s came...

The Eleven Essentials of Effective Staff Meetings, Part 2: Getting it Together in the Name of Customer Service

his article is part 2 of a 3-part series that describes the Essentials of...

The Functional and Aesthetic Indications for Soft- Tissue (Gingival) Grafting

The healthy soft tissue surrounding the natural dentition is composed of the gingiva and...

Lasers in Dentistry: An Overview

While still considered a new technology, the use of lasers in dentistry actually began...

Tooth Color Correction: First Things First

Well-rendered, resin-bonded, custom-fabricated porcelain veneers have proven to be invaluable for imperceptible restoration of...

Immediate Complete Maxillary Dentures: Aesthetics, Fit, and Precision

Today, dentists are finding that patients of all ages are demanding the use of...

The Relationship Between Periodontal Diseases and Respiratory Diseases

The increased bacterial burden resulting from poor oral hygiene and periodontal diseases may increase...

Traumatic Injuries of the Teeth Current Treatment Modalities

Dentists  see patients who have been involved in accidents, sports in-juries, or other incidents...

Success With Occlusal Splints

Do you want your occlusal splints and nightguards to fit perfectly when they come...

The Use of the Erbium, Chromium: YSGG Laser in Microdentistry

One of the most compelling trends in dentistry is the shift toward microdentistry, which...