Comfort is key to providing compassionate and effective dental care. While advances have been made in the pharmacology of local anesthetic (LA) drugs, buffering improves safety, efficacy, and comfort. LA drug solutions are acidified…

Social media done right can offer significant benefits to dental practices, from increasing patient compliance to growing your patient base. Social media done wrong, however, can have disasterous, long-lasting results. So how do you…

Clear aligner treatment (CAT) is an effective method of orthodontic care. As digital technology improves and research on applied biomechanics of CAT grows, this approach should be considered for a variety of patient conditions and dentition…

The use of cone-beam  computed tomography (CBCT), digital scanners, and computer aided design/​​computer aided manufacturing (CAD/​​CAM) has revolutionized implant dentistry. The following clinical report demonstrates the digital workflow…

Using heated water for dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) may enhance biofilm growth and proliferation, resulting in higher bacterial counts, which raises the risk of contamination during dental procedures.1 Biofilms thrive in warm…

From basic restorative procedures to complex, double-arch reconstructions, three-dimensional (3D) printing can positively impact each step in a patient’s treatment and improve his or her overall experience. In my practice, every patient…

Ethical and successful patient treatment depends on making appropriate referrals to specialists.

Innovation in digital dental technology is growing exponentially, and its clinical applications in implant dentistry translate into what is called a “digital workflow.” The current applications of digital dental technology in full-arch…

The ability of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) to produce precise, detailed images of the underlying anatomy ensures accurate treatment planning and chairside decision making. The emergence of smaller, more compact CBCT systems is…

Tooth whitening is frequently requested by all types of patients, regardless of the status of their oral health. Before considering any over-the-counter (OTC) products or starting any professional treatments, a thorough examination is…