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,...
Hygiene
You Are What You Write
Does your documentation reflect what you really do? It has been said many times,...
Hygiene
The “Bag o’ Meds”: Clinical Implications of Common Patient Medications
The review and updating of patient medical information is becoming more complex each day....
Aesthetics
Metal-Free Dentistry: Restoration of Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors
Dentistry has changed. Patients no longer come to the office for traditional, “drilling, filling,...
Hygiene
Postoperative Care for the Dental Patient…Showing You Care
The dental office is often forbidden territory for the general public. The fear of...
Implants
Retaining and Stabilizing Dentures With Narrow-Bodied Implants
With the average American living longer, having more disposable in-come, and seeking better healthcare,...
Geriatric Dentistry
A Restorative Challenge in a Geriatric Patient
With advances in modern medicine, people are living longer. As a result, we often...
Emergency Dentistry
New Ideas for Avulsed Tooth Reimplantation
It is every general dentist’s nightmare. At 4 o’clock after a busy day, a...
Hygiene
The Digital Diagnosis: A Business Plan for Turning Technology Into Smiles
Yikes! How will I ever be able to tell Mrs. Jones that I’ll have...