Pediatric Dentistry
Partially Erupted Teeth: Seal…or Wait and Hope? A Glass Ionomer Alternative
Often when a permanent molar erupts, the occlusal caries process develops before the tooth...
Prosthetics
A Method to Minimize RPD Framework Deformation During Fabrication Procedures
Over the years, practitioners have reported frustration when the fit of a removable partial...
Cover Story
Simplified Restorative Correction of the Dentition Using Contact Lens-Thin Porcelain Veneers: A Report of Three Cases
With the dental materials available today, there are a variety of ways to treat...
Hygiene
How to “Un-Muddy” the Waters in the Dental Hygiene Department
“Muddy waters” is what I refer to as the real condition that exists in...
Occlusion
Bite Treatment, Part 1: Applying the “Puppy Dog Sales Technique” to Dentistry
Many dentists do not like the term “sell,” and they like even less to...
TMD
Botulism Toxin: Use in Disorders of the Temporomandibular Joint
Botulism toxin (BTX) is produced during the growth and autolysis of the strictly anaerobic,...
Restorative
Utilizing Reversible-Irreversible Hydrocolloid Impressions for Composite Onlays
Obtaining an accurate impression is a critical aspect of treatment to provide an indirect...
Sports Dentistry
Athletic Mouthguards: Indications, Types, and Benefits
More than 5 million teeth are avulsed each year due to sports injuries and...
Endodontics
Management of the Coronal Third: Progressively and Passively
For many, entry into and instrumentation of the coronal third of root canal systems...
Hygiene
You Are What You Write
Does your documentation reflect what you really do? It has been said many times,...