Positioning Maxillary Incisal Edges: Lip Mobility
In this article we will look at perhaps the most significant factor affecting tooth position and the overall appearance of the smile,...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
Research: Improving the Performance of Titanium Implants
According to a recent release, researchers in Japan and China tested a novel urease fabrication process for coating titanium implants with bioactive CaP/gelatin...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Closing black triangles is a common request among esthetically aware patients. This particular patient wanted porcelain veneers to cover the mottled...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
The Problem with Perfectionism
Dentistry is a profession that demands precision. Whenever I watch a gathering of dentists examine and discuss the fine points of a case study I am always...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Researchers Regenerate a Fully Functional Bioengineered Salivary Gland
Current advances in regenerative therapies have been influenced by the study of embryonic development, stem cell biology and tissue engineering technologies....
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Are You Guilty of Doing the 'Hygiene Check Hustle?'
It's a very common frustration among hygienists. They identify an area of concern during the hygiene visit and they tell the patient that the dentist...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Preparing and Impressing a Terminal Abutment for a Removable Partial Denture
I was recently faced with a prosthetic challenge of preparing and impressing a tooth that is a terminal abutment for a removable partial denture (RPD)...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 11 years ago ›
How the 'iPhone Factor' Can Change Your Practice
How much do you suppose the average smartphone user will spend on their phone over the next 10 years? If you factor in monthly charges for...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Overlays to Open VDO and Test a Muscle Mediated Position
This patient presented with a concern about his bite. A first look at the top image would not alert the observer to the fact that he was incredibly...
Gary DeWood | 11 years ago ›
The One Quality to Look for When Hiring
Several years ago I was dining with the vice-president of a major dental technology company and shortly after being seated, we quickly fell into deep,...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Easy Mock-Up for Esthetic Evaluation
A walk-through of how to make a simple mock-up when evaluating a dental patient for esthetic treatment.
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
Three Universal Steps to Better Bonding
As we know, bonding has become increasingly prevalent in today's dentistry. While bonding is indeed here to stay it's undeniably technique sensitive....
John Carson | 11 years ago ›