How To Avoid Occlusal Adjustments When Placing Final Restorations
To 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 … more
Oral Health
Developing a Cosmetic/Esthetic Practice
With the increase in awareness and popularity of cosmetic dental procedures, most general practices are offering some level of cosmetic and esthetic treatment to patients. … more
Transitional Bonding for the Severely Eroded Dentition
Dentists are often faced with conflicting demands between function and aesthetics. Patients demand from their dentists an improved smile at a reasonable fee. Dentists want … more
Pre-Orthodontic Set-Up for a Patient with Teeth Too Small for his Dental Arches
In order to establish a comprehensive treatment plan, it is essential for the entire dental team to be able to visualize the final result before … more
Botulinum Toxin: Not Just a Pretty Face
Mention “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 … more
A New Smile for a Beauty Queen
Introduction Wendy Jordan, a professional model, presented to my office for general care. After radiographic and clinical examination, it was determined that she needed only … more
Primary Care Physicians Feel Unprepared to Provide Oral Health Care
A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests that primary care physicians may feel underequipped to provide adequate oral health … more
Research Finds Link Between Fertility and Tooth Loss
Having a larger family is linked to a heightened tooth loss risk for mums, suggest the results of a large European study published online in … more
High Levels of Tooth Decay Across Australian Population Cause Concern
Only half of all Australians brush their teeth twice a day and it’s contributing to high levels of decay across the country, a report card … more
2018 World Oral Health Day: “Think Mouth, Think Health”
On March 20, Canadian dental hygienists will join in the global celebration of World Oral Health Day (www.worldoralhealthday.org). Using the theme “Say Ahh: Think Mouth, … more
Dental, Nursing Students Work On Clinical Skills for Oral, Systemic Health
Indiana University School of Dentistry and IU School of Nursing students at IUPUI are learning clinical skills together through a newly developed experiential interprofessional education … more
Cancer Risk from Oral Precancerous Lesions Higher in Non-Smokers
Precancerous lesions in the mouths of non-smokers are more likely to progress to cancer than those in smokers, new research from the University of British … more
One Third of Millennials Only Brush Their Teeth Once a Day
For some millennials, morning breath may last for more than just the morning. That’s because, according to new research, many young Americans are failing to … more
Dental Calculus Sheds Light on Ancestors’ Tobacco Use
A team of scientists including researchers from Washington State University has shown for the first time that nicotine residue can be extracted from plaque, also … more
Red Wine Chemicals Help Fight Tooth Decay, Gum Disease
Red wine has previously been linked to a range of supposed health benefits, from helping the heart to lowering the risk of diabetes. Now a … more
AIRWAY-kening™ Orthodontic Treatment for All Ages
Why Do We Have a Problem? The apparent epidemic of OSA which is occurring in all industrialized countries should not come as a surprise. Many … more
An Understanding Of The Trigeminal/Vagus Nerve Relationship Can Help One Tune Out Pain And Fear Part 1: Changing the Face of Pain
Many people experience a deep fear of sitting in the dental chair even though dentistry can significantly improve their health. By understanding a few key … more
What is Beyond the Drill?
Abstract 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 … more
Etiology of Malocclusion: Contributory Factors
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 … more
Functional Dentistry
What is functional dentistry and why is it worth talking about? I am curious if this is a movement or new direction in dentistry. Here … more