Class II Resin Restorations: Quick Tips to Help Manage the “Step Child” of Direct Restorations
Over the past decade, there has been a huge shift in dentistry going from using amalgam or 'mercury' fillings in posterior teeth to being 'metal free,'...
Jeff Lineberry | 9 years ago ›
How Material Choices and Technology Can Impact Your Crown and Bridge Fit
If you are like me, one of the more satisfying things when delivering an indirect restoration is not only that it looks good, but it's a great day...
Jeff Lineberry | 9 years ago ›
Restorative dentistry is replete with procedures that are done so routinely that we adapt to the conveniences and inconveniences of the materials and...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 9 years ago ›
There are many dental products available today to serve a multitude of different purposes, sometimes the number of choices can become overwhelming....
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
Why Every Clinician Should Have Pink Composite in the Office
Composite resin plays a vital part in the daily practice of nearly every clinician. Composite is esthetic, conservative and quick compared to indirect...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Leaf Gauge and the Orthodontic Finish
Orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning often includes using mounted casts to evaluate the occlusion and plan the mechanics for treatment. With mounted...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
To Floss or Not to Floss: Why is That a Question?
In over 40 years of treating patients experiencing periodontitis, with some caries experience as well, I have often been asked why I am...
Michael McDevitt | 9 years ago ›
Denture Tooth Selection: Easy With an Accurate Wax Occlusion Rim
I recently spoke with a young dentist that told me he made one denture in dental school. Consequently, many dentists early on in their careers might feel...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 9 years ago ›
Managing Batteries for Dental Photography
Utilizing rechargeable batteries in the dental office can be a great idea- especially for the flash systems used with dental photography. One problem...
Darin Dichter | 9 years ago ›
This Facebow Must Be Wrong! The Model Will Not Fit.
Has this ever happened to you? The upper model is trimmed normally, you position it on the bitefork, close the upper member of the articulator, and the...
Gary DeWood | 9 years ago ›
Dentistry's Battle With the Inferior Alveolar Nerve
Is it worth the battle? Or should we just raise the white flag and admit defeat? Do we have any hope for victory? Can we uncover a weakness in the opponent?...
Kevin Kwiecien | 9 years ago ›
Alginate - The Best Block Out Material
If you do removable prosthodontics there are many times that impressions of teeth and ridges need to be made with teeth that will ultimately be extracted.
Mary Anne Salcetti | 9 years ago ›