Study: Extracting Teeth Before Cardiac Surgery May Cause More Harm Than Good
According to a recent press release, a new study released by the Mayo Clinic has debunked current thinking of the necessity to remove infected teeth prior...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Why Should Adults Consider Orthodontics?
Helping people be healthy and make healthy choices – as opposed to simply repairing teeth – often incorporates all aspects of the dental...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›
Is it Time to Introduce Someone New to Your Life?
I grew up in a family as the only boy among four girls, which may explain why, when it was time for me to become a parent, I put in my order for 'boys...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Using a 'Liquid Dam' in Your Restorative Practice
The first time I used a 'liquid dam' in dentistry was when I started doing in-office whitening. A liquid dam is a flowable, light cured material that...
Jeff Lineberry | 10 years ago ›
Getting Peace of Mind by Making Tough Decisions
I have always loved being near the water. I was born and raised in Mombasa, Kenya, a large port city on the Indian Ocean. Later I went to London for university,...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
The Hidden Family Factor in Transitions
Lately, I have been writing about the special considerations involved in a practice transition where other dentists are family members. But not all 'family'...
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Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part I]
When it comes to implant impressions do you prefer open or closed tray impressions? For me, the biggest reason I prefer closed tray is I hate trying to...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Sealing the Screw Access Hole on Screw-Retained Implant Restorations
When seating a screw-retained implant restoration, there are many techniques and materials that can be used to seal the screw access hole. The most common...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
As I wrote about previously, there are special considerations to take into account when bringing a son or daughter aboard in the practice. The same is...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Elements of Treatment Planning Will Transform Your Team
Confidence in creating a treatment plan that truly 'restores' a patient as close as possible to the original condition or ideal form and function can...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›
Research: Bacteria Preserved on 1,000-Year-Old Plaque
According to a news release, a research team recently discovered 1,000-year-old dental calculus preserved on the teeth of skeletons. This discovery...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Six Rules for Keeping it in the Family
What could be better than doing what you love with the people you love most? I have seen a number of dental family 'dynasties.' I have seen sons and daughters following...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›