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What is the Universal Dental Language?

What is the Universal Dental Language?

Every day in our practices and with each one of our patients, our ability to communicate impacts our success immensely. Not only are we able to do what...

| 10 years ago
 Inlays, Onlays and Veneers vs. Crowns

Inlays, Onlays and Veneers vs. Crowns

The most conservative treatment possible for patients is taught as the first choice in dental schools. As with most choices in dentistry, there are...

| 10 years ago
New Invention May Help The Body Generate New Bone
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New Invention May Help The Body Generate New Bone

According to a recent news release, a new invention made at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Norway, helps the body generate new bone,...

| 10 years ago
Make Accurate Dental Models

Make Accurate Dental Models

Many dental procedures require models of teeth. Our new staff training course, Making Accurate Dental Models, provides a detailed review of the process....

| 10 years ago
Honoring Women in Dentistry: Lucy Hobbs Taylor

Honoring Women in Dentistry: Lucy Hobbs Taylor

In honor of Women's History Month and her birthday, we're highlighting Lucy Hobbs Taylor for her contributions to the dental profession. Lucy Hobbs Taylor...

| 10 years ago
Understanding Cement-Retained Implant Restorations

Understanding Cement-Retained Implant Restorations

In a previous article I discussed the advantages and disadvantages of both screw-retained and cement-retained implant restorations. Although I have...

| 10 years ago
Why Should Your Staff Learn About Clinical Photography?

Why Should Your Staff Learn About Clinical Photography?

Dentists take clinical pictures for many reasons, the most important is to help patients understand the current condition of their mouth. Other uses are...

| 10 years ago
Study: Sponge-like Gel May Steer Tooth and Tissue Formation

Study: Sponge-like Gel May Steer Tooth and Tissue Formation

According to a recent press release, a bioinspired gel material could one day help repair or replace damaged organs, such as teeth and bone,...

| 10 years ago
Study: Extracting Teeth Before Cardiac Surgery May Cause More Harm Than Good
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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...

| 10 years ago
Why Should Adults Consider Orthodontics?

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...

| 10 years ago
Using a 'Liquid Dam' in Your Restorative Practice
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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...

| 10 years ago
Elements of Treatment Planning Will Transform Your Team

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...

| 10 years ago