Smile Enhancement in the Era of Minimal Tooth Reduction
By Dimple Desai, DDS, AAACD
There is a constant stream of social media content depicting a wide variety of methods of improving one’s smile. These vary from at-home and in-office tooth whitening to actual dental procedures that alter existing tooth shape and positioning. In many cases, viewing even moderate tooth reduction on these social media platforms can produce anxiety in a patient that is actually contemplating such a dental procedure.
5 on 5: 5 Clinical Must-Haves From 5 Restorative Educators
5 Clinical Must-Haves From 5 Restorative Educators. Featuring Daniele Larose, DMD, AAACD, Dimple Desai, DDS, AAACD, Bob Margeas, DDS, David Chan, DMD, AAACD, Mark Bowes, BDS Rand.
A Conservative Approach to Restoring the Worn Anterior Dentition
By Newton Fahl, DDS, MS
Long-term restorative treatment of the worn dentition can be a complex endeavour and possibly extend beyond the scope and experience of the general dentist. Additionally, restoration of this compromised dentition may require other health disciplines’ involvement to address any psycho-social factors that may limit the long-term success of the restorative treatment.
Ask the Expert: An Interview with Dimple Desai, DDS, AAACD on Universal Composite
By Dimple Desai, DDS, AAACD
What are the most important features you believe most dentists look for in a composite system?
Step by Step Protocol for Consistently Creating Invisible Class IV Restorations
By Jenny Perna, DMD
In the world of cosmetic dentistry lives the ever challenging Class IV restoration. The success of this restoration lies in the ability to restore function and esthetics while utilizing the risk profile analysis for seamlessly blended, long lasting restorations.
Utilizing a Soft Tissue Diode Laser for a Direct Resin Restoration
By Troy Schmedding, DDS, AAACD
Diode lasers are becoming increasingly utilized in dental practices, both because they are less expensive to implement than CO2 and Nd:YAG lasers and due to the wide range of effective treatments afforded by these devices.
