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Many general dentists have said that they need assistance in 3 key areas when doing Invisalign (Align Technology) cases, especially in their initial learning stages: case selection to improve treatment predictability, reducing doctor time and effort when doing
Intraoral CAD/CAM restorative techniques are becoming more and more commonplace in the United States.1,2 An increasing number of general practitioners are adopting CAD/CAM restorative techniques in their practices each year.1 As a practitioner who integrated CEREC technology (Sirona)
I find it interesting to hear some of the commentary from laboratory owners regarding the digital photos that accompany their clients’ casework. While the labs appreciate their doctors’ excellent intentions, they are often disappointed in the usefulness of
At first, a commitment to the interdisciplinary approach to patient care can be intimidating for many dentists and practices. You may think that it will take up too much time, be too complicated, or overwhelm your patients. In
Comprehensive dentistry can be accomplished in stages, and there are multiple reasons why it is often appropriate to phase complete treatment over a period of years. The patient may not be psychologically or financially ready to proceed with
There are many different articles written on instrumentation techniques utilizing the different rotary Ni-Ti files that can be found on the market. Practitioners will usually develop a system that best suits their needs. Many times this can be
Patient emergency calls during the course of the day bring added stress and can create havoc in the dentist’s work schedule. Such was the case with the following patient, who presented with a fractured lower incisor needing immediate
Last month we looked at some of the challenges facing the health professions, and dentistry in particular, as we transition into electronic record keeping and the storage of other vital information. This month we will look at HIPAA
A patient’s readiness to accept our treatment plan proposals is often not when he or she enters our practices. In order for patients to go along with our recommendations, they have to be able to fit the treatment
Cosmetic whitening treatments are here to stay, with more than 29% of American adults requesting the procedures from their dentists to achieve or maintain a whiter smile (Table). According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, in the
