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Pixels and Pictures: Photography 2018
by Jack Griffin Jr., DMDAs soon as I figure out how to use my iPhone, Apple releases the next generation. With the new one, I found out I couldn’t plug my old headphones into my new device without some wild adapter. Who decided to…
Communication: The Key to Esthetic Success
by Adamo Notarantonio, DDS, FICOI, AAACDCommunication is defined as the imparting or exchanging of information or news; means of connection between people or places, in particular. There is no doubt that communication plays a vital role in human life. It not only helps to facilitate…
Success by Design: Elements of Planning for Restorative Excellence
by W. Johnston Rowe Jr., DDS, AAACDIntroduction Since Dr. Charles Pincus invented the dental veneer in 1928, popular restorative materials used and techniques employed have changed numerous times. Trends initially dictated minimal to no tooth preparation, migrated to aggressive preparation, and have now returned to an…
Case Report: The Margin Perfect Matrix – A Predictable Technique for the Fabrication of Direct Composite Veneers
by Dr. med. dent. Holger P. Meiser, DDS, MAGDAbstract This case report involves a 24-year-old female patient that was not pleased with her existing anterior restorations that were discolored and did not restore the teeth to esthetically pleasing proportions. She was also interested in a “fuller” smile. The…
Shining the Light on Power Bleaching: A Review
by Marina Polonsky, DDS, MScIntroduction There is no arguing the fact that we live in a society where appearances are important. When I was growing up, I was told frequently, “you only have one chance to make a first impression, so make it a…
Editorial: A Season for Reflection
by Les Rykiss, DMD, FASDA, FIADFESpring is in the air! Especially after attending the Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver with all the beautiful weather. The benefit of the esthetic issue coming out in April every year is that it allows me the ability to look…
How To Avoid Occlusal Adjustments When Placing Final Restorations
by Ronald Klausz, RDTTo ensure long-term success, a greater understanding of occlusal concepts needs to be incorporated into the restorations we provide our patients. We must ensure that the beautiful smiles we create today will hold up to the rigors of mastication and…
Developing a Cosmetic/Esthetic Practice
by Debra Engelhardt-NashWith the increase in awareness and popularity of cosmetic dental procedures, most general practices are offering some level of cosmetic and esthetic treatment to patients. There are many possibilities; from teeth whitening to cosmetic bonding and porcelain veneers; as well…
Transitional Bonding for the Severely Eroded Dentition
by Luc Vandenborght, LTHDentists are often faced with conflicting demands between function and aesthetics. Patients demand from their dentists an improved smile at a reasonable fee. Dentists want to not only meet the patients wants but also want to do that in a…
Botulinum Toxin: Not Just a Pretty Face
by Janet Roberts, BSc, DMD; Warren Roberts, DMDMention “Botox” (the neuromodulator Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A or “BoNt-A”) sold in North America as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin (Fig. 1), and the average person thinks immediately of wrinkles. However, the January 16, 2017 issue of Time Magazine’s cover page…
Pre-Orthodontic Set-Up for a Patient with Teeth Too Small for his Dental Arches
by Elliot Mechanic, DDSIn order to establish a comprehensive treatment plan, it is essential for the entire dental team to be able to visualize the final result before commencing treatment. A compromised or wrong treatment choice can affect a patient’s dental and medical…
A New Smile for a Beauty Queen
by Ross W. Nash, DDSIntroduction Wendy Jordan, a professional model, presented to my office for general care. After radiographic and clinical examination, it was determined that she needed only a prophylaxis. Her overall dental health was good with no periodontal disease or active caries.…
Paid DC Institute Introduces Scenario-Based IPAC Training for Dentists and Teams
by Joyce Trencio, Executive Director, DC InstituteDeveloping good habits is an incredibly important part of ensuring that your clinic maintains the best Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) standards. However, this is often easier said than done. Upholding standards can sometimes feel onerous because current training programs…
AIRWAY-kening™ Orthodontic Treatment for All Ages
by William M. Hang, DDS, MSDWhy Do We Have a Problem? The apparent epidemic of OSA which is occurring in all industrialized countries should not come as a surprise. Many in the sleep community routinely cite the increase in obesity rates over the last three…
What is Beyond the Drill?
by Marina Polonsky, DDS, MScAbstract The development of the dental drill was one of the most significant innovations in dentistry, occurring in the late 1800’s; 150 years later, it is still our “go-to” instrument for most procedures, whether for removal of decay, endodontic instrumentation…
An Understanding Of The Trigeminal/Vagus Nerve Relationship Can Help One Tune Out Pain And Fear Part 1: Changing the Face of Pain
by Sharik L. Peck, PT, MRC, CEAS; J. Brent Feland, MSPT, PhD; Clinical Contribution from Michael Bennett, DDSMany people experience a deep fear of sitting in the dental chair even though dentistry can significantly improve their health. By understanding a few key basics about the nervous system (and how fear, pain, and anxiety work in the body),…
Etiology of Malocclusion: Contributory Factors
by Gavin A. James, BDS, MDS, FDS (Eng) Dip. Orthodont (Tor)Throughout history, successful treatment of a health condition has often preceded an understanding of what caused the problem. This is surely true of malocclusion. A malocclusion of any significance is not a disease but it does represent a failure of…
Functional Dentistry
by Janice Goodman, DDSWhat is functional dentistry and why is it worth talking about? I am curious if this is a movement or new direction in dentistry. Here are my thoughts. Functional medicine and dentistry are using your detective skills and sleuthing out…
Biomimicry, Neuroplasticity, and Sleep: Introducing Myofunctional-Assisted Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery (MAMMA)
by Elysa Kliman; Stanley LiuBefore you were born, there were countless forces shaping your growth and development. You had your own set of prenatal conditions and a unique path to birth before your very first taste of oxygen. This inaugural breath was then shaped…
Does Dentistry Hold The Missing Link to Multiple Schlerosis, Alzheimers and Others?
by Dr. David Edmund WilliamsThe search for the cause of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by mainstream medicine has followed a profound predilection for autoimmune conjecture, in spite of the absence of evidence for any “mechanism by which the immune system is tricked into seeing myelin…