Implant Screws: What Every Dentist Should Know
It is important for the clinician who is restoring an implant, whether it be with a single crown, a fixed or removable prosthesis, to understand … more
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Treatment Planning: The Full Mouth Reconstruction
Every patient with extreme tooth wear has unique treatment needs, and all of these needs may not be addressed specifically in this article. The general … more
Predictable Immediate Implant Prosthetics: Part 2
Introduction This article discusses a novel protocol to deliver a full-arch immediate fixed provisional prosthesis, which is clinically accurate and predictable. Detailed steps are outlined … more
Forward to the Past: Dentistry in the Information Age
A Crisis of Trust In a Gallup poll taken in November 2012, Americans were asked to rate service providers, including dentists, on ethical standards and … more
Grafting with Biomaterials – Did You Get Consent?
I remember my first days as a new dentist and my introduction to the great debate over amalgam restorations vs. composite restorations. Today, we no … more
Synergy of Aesthetics and Biomechanics
The following article will illustrate a comprehensive full mouth reconstruction therapy with treatment objectives for Aesthetics and Biomechanics. Our patient (N.B.) presented to the office … more
Altering Vertical Dimension with Bonded Composite
Abstract This case report demonstrates the importance of careful diagnosis and treatment planning to effectively treat a worn dentition in a conservative manner while maximizing … more
Modern Biomaterials: What, Where, When and Why
Lifelike aesthetics in prosthodontics has been a moving target since the dawn of modern dentistry. The definition of what meets the contemporary understanding of a clinically … more
The Rule of 3 “P”s
As a long time devout Christian, I have listened to many inspiring sermons by numerous Pastors over the years. One particular Pastor’s sermon style stands … more
Henry Schein: Exclusive Cyber Monday Deals! One Day Only
Henry Schein will be offering exclusive online deals for this year’s “Cyber Monday”, taking place on Monday, November 28, 2016. This aggressive, one- day-only sale … more
Crystal-Balling the Future of Oral Health
Sometimes it takes a village, sometimes a marriage of powerful forces to produce something meaningful and that is the case with the recently-released custom collaboration … more
Majority of Nursing Home Patients Found to Deny Dental Services
Nearly 90 percent of patients at long-term care facilities don’t take advantage of dental services, even when they are free, a recent study by University … more
Lead Bioceramic Researcher at NuSmile Won 2016 Dr. Edward B. Shils Award
NuSmile Ltd. today announced that Dr. Carolyn Primus, leader of its research efforts in bioceramic materials, was a recent winner of the 2016 Dr. Edward … more
E-Cigarettes and Cigarettes are Equally Damaging to Oral Health
A University of Rochester Medical Center study suggests that electronic cigarettes are as equally damaging to gums and teeth as conventional cigarettes. The study, published … more
Dentsply Sirona Endodontics Raised More Than $13,000 for “Pink Week”
Dentsply Sirona Endodontics raised more than $13,000 for charity in Tulsa during the company’s cancer awareness “Pink Week” Oct. 31-Nov. 4. Dentsply Sirona is the … more
Autofluorescence has Important Role in Screening for Oral Cancer
LED Medical Diagnostics Inc. (“LED” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: LMD) is pleased to announce the results of a meta-analysis on the clinical use of autofluorescence … more
Dental Hygienists Support Children’s Rights to Oral Health Care
On November 20, dental hygienists will celebrate Universal Children’s Day, reminding us all of the importance of protecting and promoting children’s rights, including the right … more
Sleep Apnea Directly Effects Blood Pressure Regulation, Research Finds
A single bout of sleep apnea impacts the human body’s ability to regulate blood pressure. In a recent study measuring the impact of simulated sleep … more
New Version of OraCoat XyliGel Provides Remedy for Dry Mouth
OraCoat, a division of OraHealth Corp., the world leader in the breakthrough technology of oral adhering discs, recently launched a new version of OraCoat® XyliGel®. … more
Researchers Find Impact of Seemingly Harmless Bacteria on Oral Health
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have received a $239,000 grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to study what happens when … more