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Managing Your Hygiene Schedule
by Lisa Philp, Chief Visionary Officer, TGNA – Transitions Group North AmericaThere are many systems that can be implemented in a dental practice to enhance time management between dentists and hygienists. Although these solutions are relatively simple and easy to implement, they require the cooperation of all members of the administrative…
Backflow Matters — Think Disposable
by Sheri B. Doniger DDSDo you ever request your patients to close on the saliva ejector to evacuate fluids from their mouths? If so, when was the last time you effectively cleaned out the valve? When a patient closes on the saliva ejector or…
Saliva – More Important Than You Think
by Dorothy Garlough RDH, MPAThe public’s perception of saliva is low indeed. The act of spitting on someone is considered a vile act, one of disrespect, and even hate. Yet, in some cases, spitting can be done in a joking manner, as in a…
Creating a Unique Tray Set-up, and the Evolution of Dental Hygiene Instruments
by Kathleen Bokrossy, RDHDo you find that each of your instrumentation kits typically contain the same instruments? Are most of your instruments similar to what you were taught in school? I usually start my instrumentation presentations by asking the audience these two questions.…
Take Your Time
by Jillian Cecchini, Managing EditorIt’s that time of year. The alarm goes off and you get out of bed to start the day. You peek outside the window and surprise – it’s still dark. Your motivation to get the day started is lagging. You…
“Mindfulness” The New Science of Finding Focus & Happiness in Dentistry
by Dr. Mark H. E. Lin, BSc, DDS, MSc (Prostho), FRCD(C); Peter BarryAs a society we are in the midst of a popular growing obsession with mindfulness as the secret to health, happiness and success in any field of human endeavour, including dentistry! What was a fringe movement in our busy society…
Prosthetically Driven Implant Surgery: Redefined
by David Powell, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C); John P. Zarb, BA, DDS, MSc, FRCD(C); Steve Bongard, DDSIntroduction Looking at online forums that discuss dental implants, one cannot help but notice a heavy emphasis on the surgical aspect of implant prosthodontics with the prosthodontic phase often overlooked or barely discussed. It is our opinion that this line…
Prosthodontic Treatment of The Severely Worn Dentition
by Oliver Pin-Harry, DDS, MS, Cert. Prostho, FRCD(C), FACPIntroduction The severely worn dentition often poses a challenge to the restorative clinician. Diagnosis and treatment planning involve multidisciplinary and in-depth evaluation of etiological, esthetic, occlusal, functional and preventive factors. Modern dentistry has made tremendous progress in areas of decay…
Tissue Management: A Guide to Capture a Single Tooth Preparation up to a Full Arch
by Joseph Fava, DDS, MSc, Certified ProsthodontistIntroduction With ever-evolving digital technologies in dentistry, the level of sophistication and accuracy that can be accomplished today is unsurpassed. Dental laboratories seem to be leading the charge as they embrace the predictability of CAD/CAM generated fixed restorations. Similarly, many…
Retrieval of Damaged Prosthetic Screws: A Case Series of Multiple Techniques
by Avery Donkin; Jaffer Kermalli; Beatrice Leung, DDS, MPH, Cert. Pros, Dip ABP, FACP, FRCD(C)Introduction Dental implants are at risk of technical complications such as abutment screw loosening, stripping and fracture. If fractured, the screw must be removed without damage to the internal implant connection to preserve the implant’s prosthetic function and maintain prosthodontic…
Dentsply Sirona World 2018: The Ultimate Dental Meeting
by Oral HealthValued continuing education courses, exciting daily entertainment and endless networking opportunities – it was a packed three days at Dentsply Sirona World 2018 in Orlando. The Ultimate Dental Meeting offered CE courses in 12 specialized tracks, with some of the…
Complex Maxillary Anterior Rehabilitation
by Goth Siu, BHSc, D.M.D, M.S., Cert. Prostho., FRCD (C), FACP Mark Lin, B.Sc., D.D.S., M.Sc. (Prosthodontics), FRCD (C) Amy Yeung, D.D.S., M.Sc. (Perio), F.R.C.D. (C)The following case presentation will illustrate an anterior maxillary reconstruction with the use of dental implants and fixed prosthodontics. Our patient (P.C.) presented to the office with the pre-existing dental treatment done over 10 years ago as illustrated in Figures…
Immediate Implant: A Case Report
by Joshua Shieh, BDS, MDS (Perio, India)Introduction Successfully treating patients with missing or non-restorable teeth with a fixed prosthesis can be one of the finest services rendered to dental patients. This art and science of replacing missing teeth or those with hopeless prognosis requires a thoughtful…
Does Selection of Different Restorative Materials Affect the Amount of Tooth Structure Saved for Crown Preparations?
by Ashkan Ebrahimpour; Omar El-MowafyIntroduction Aesthetic tooth-colored restorations for both anterior and posterior teeth have been in the highest demand in recent years. This increasing demand motivated the dental industries to enhance the aesthetic and mechanical properties of restorative materials. These efforts lead to…
The “Silent” Dental Partner: The Laboratory Technician
by Mark H. E. Lin, BSc, DDS, MSc (Prostho), FRCD(C)Upon insertion of a newly fabricated dental prosthesis, it drops intraorally and fits perfectly requiring minor adjustments. The patient looked in the mirror following this insertion and was delighted with the final aesthetics results. The patient states, “It looks and…
You Manage Things; You Lead People
by Jillian Cecchini, Managing EditorOral Health Office focuses on the practice management side of dentistry and each time I sit down to write my editorial, I aim to shed light on the positive benefits of working as a team. Leadership and coaching, strategizing and…
ADL Dental Laboratories Inc.: One Big Family
by ADL Dental Laboratories Inc.Given the opportunity to create a state-of-the-art dental lab facility from the bare walls, ADL set out to achieve this dream and inspire our team of dedicated technicians with a clean, streamlined, modern workplace – a bright, open yet inviting…
Sentiment Analysis as a Unique ‘Smile Improvement’ Technology for Dentists
by Dr. Steffany MohanFor dentists, advanced technology means using the latest treatment tools, such as digital X-rays, diode lasers, CAD/CAM, etc., but something like Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a practice assistant, I bet most of us never gave much thought to the idea.…
How to be a Good Online Storyteller to Promote Your Dental Practice
by Naren Arulrajah, Ekwa MarketingThere is one online dental marketing strategy that is often not spoken about – the art of storytelling. This is not about actual bedtime story-reading sessions, but about giving your brand a method of communicating that immediately makes its presence…
Bullying and Abrasive Leadership Syndrome
by Kristine BerryDo you manage someone who has “bullish” behaviors or is abrasive? Work with someone who is abrasive? Work for someone who is abrasive? You are not alone. Just say the word “bully,” and most people imagine a childhood playground and stolen lunch money. As…