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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...

A Method to Minimize RPD Framework Deformation During Fabrication Procedures

Over the years, practitioners have reported frustration when the fit of a removable partial...

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...

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...

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...

Botulism Toxin: Use in Disorders of the Temporomandibular Joint

Botulism toxin (BTX) is produced during the growth and autolysis of the strictly anaerobic,...

Utilizing Reversible-Irreversible Hydrocolloid Impressions for Composite Onlays

Obtaining an accurate impression is a critical aspect of treatment to provide an indirect...

Athletic Mouthguards: Indications, Types, and Benefits

More than 5 million teeth are avulsed each year due to sports injuries and...

Management of the Coronal Third: Progressively and Passively

For many, entry into and instrumentation of the coronal third of root canal systems...

You Are What You Write

Does your documentation reflect what you really do? It has been said many times,...