“I Have It… You Need It!”
There is no doubt that the world of dental materials and products changes almost as fast as the wind changes direction. Presently, the focus on … more
Oral Health Magazine
Illuminating the Resin: What You Need to Know
Curing lights have become an integral part of dental practice 1 where they are now used to light cure direct composites, provisional restorations, luting cements, … more
A “Point-by-Point” Statement on Periodontal Host-Modulation Therapy: Safety First!
Introduction Over the past several decades, dentistry has come to realize that: (a) Periodontitis is the most common progressive, chronic inflammatory disease known to mankind … more
Veneer Temporization: A Simple Approach to Healthy Results
A variety of methods have been introduced to maintain veneer preparation integrity, tissue health, and overall patient comfort. While there are many approaches to the … more
Improved Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Synthetic Monetite Based Onlay Grafts
Once teeth are lost due to trauma and/or disease, such as advanced periodontitis and not replaced, the alveolar ridge resorption begins rapidly. 1 An average … more
Women in Dentistry Symposium
The 8th annual Women in Dentistry Symposium was on Tuesday, May 15th. The night is an opportunity for women throughout dentistry to network, learn and … more
Letter to the Editor
Re: May 2018 Oral Health Editorial I’m always a tad confused with this supposed popular topic in dentistry today… Since when did it become Endo … more
If Only They Had Kept Their Teeth…
Today’s health standards mandate the retention of functional teeth (or their substitutes) throughout adult life. This is a colossal change of expectations in just less … more
Bioceramic Dispersion Root Filling: Revision of Legacy Obturation Protocols
Despite the fact that degradation and dissolution of gutta-percha (GP) and sealer (SE) jeopardize positive treatment outcomes, these legacy materials are still used in diverse … more
Cutting Endodontic Access Cavities for Long-Term Outcomes
Errors accumulate during procedures. That’s the reason botching the access at the start of an RCT is so much more devastating than say, problems that … more
Rotary vs Reciprocation: “How Do I Choose?”
Introduction As a practicing endodontist and a clinical endodontic educator for more than 30 years, the most frequent question I am asked about technique is, … more
The Cortical Window: Part Two Computer Guided Endodontic Surgery (CGES)
Innovations in the micro-armamentarium, techniques and materials used for endodontic microsurgery are seminal to enhanced predictable outcomes by comparison with historical microsurgical procedures. The superior … more
Simplifying the Adhesive and Composite Placement Protocol for Direct Posterior Restorations: The Bulk-Fill Technique
Introduction Among the most frequently performed procedures in dentistry are posterior direct composite restorations. Traditionally requiring the incremental placement of composite layers in order to … more
Root Canal Treatment of Maxillary Premolars With Three Roots: A Case Series
Abstract The successful outcome of endodontic treatment depends on an appreciation of the internal and external tooth morphology. Teeth with unusual root canal anatomy present a unique … more
The Cortical Window: Part One The Evolution of Endodontic Surgery
Non-surgical endodontic therapy requires access preparations that uncover entrances to the labyrinthine tunnels of the root canal system. The era of bio-minimalism has altered the … more
Product Profile: GentleWave® System
The GentleWave® Procedure effectively cleans and disinfects while conserving more precious tooth structure. Simultaneous cleaning of all canals, deep into dentinal tubules, isthmi, lateral canals … more
Endo VS Implant: What is YOUR Hierarchy in the Decision Making Process?
One of the most controversially debated topics of modern dentistry has been whether to retain a tooth with endodontic treatment or to extract it and … more
Pixels and Pictures: Photography 2018
As 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 … more
Communication: The Key to Esthetic Success
Communication is defined as the imparting or exchanging of information or news; means of connection between people or places, in particular. There is no doubt … more
Success by Design: Elements of Planning for Restorative Excellence
Introduction Since Dr. Charles Pincus invented the dental veneer in 1928, popular restorative materials used and techniques employed have changed numerous times. Trends initially dictated … more