Flowable Composite Class II Restorations

Introduction The typical Class II posterior composite restoration is “placed on blind faith” using techniques and armamentarium designed specifically for amalgam placement. It is extremely … more

They Never Gave Us Hope…

In recent history, in situations when the world was facing global calamity, our leaders countered with great initiative and unflagging hope. The Lincolns, Churchills and … more

Esthetic Gingival Restoration

Esthetic Dilemma of the Gingival Margin The data is unambiguous; both porcelain and composite resin are biocompatible with the gingiva and well tolerated.1-3 The caveat … more

Lips

Lips: The Forgotten Oral Tissue

Lips are defined as “either of two fleshy folds that surround the mouth in humans and many other vertebrates and are organs of human speech … more

3D Printing: Changing the Game

When I discovered CAD/CAM technology more than 10 years ago, I was amazed at the technological world that I was entering. It was novel and … more

Digital Scans and Human Identification

Background The exponential growth of digital technology in dentistry is inherently accompanied by a significant expansion of 2D and 3D dental image records. Traditional stone … more

Teledentistry: Trending Post-COVID-19

Practicing dentistry at a distance, utilizing instantaneous virtual mobile technology, was the stuff of science fiction just a few decades ago. We were taught in … more

Communicating Oral Appliance Hygiene

Oral appliance homecare has a major impact on continuing compliance, treatment success, and the patient’s overall experience with the process. Individuals utilizing dentures, sleep devices, … more

“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

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