Immediate Implant Placement and Provisionalization in the Esthetic Zone

This technique report details the use of an extracted tooth for the fabrication of a screw-retained, implant supported provisional crown following immediate implant placement in the esthetic zone. By Andreina J. Sananez, DDS, MS, FACP, Amara Abreu, DDS, MSD, FACP

Digital Workflow and Fully Guided Surgery for Immediate Implants

An exploration of using digital techniques and fully guided surgery for a patient who received extractions, residual ridge reduction, and immediately placed and loaded dental implants. By Himabindu Dukka, BDS, MSD, MPH, Chun-Yeh Chien, DDS, MSD

Guest Editorial: Busy, Profitable … or Effective?

Disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic provide the opportunity for oral healthcare teams to reassess and reinvent their approach to practice and patient well-being. By Paul A. Fugazzotto, DDS, PC, Sergio De Paoli, MD, DDS

Periodontal Medicine: From Teeth To Total Body Health

Learning to identify and manage systemic conditions as part of a multidisciplinary team can improve outcomes in periodontal care. By Adam E. Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH

Considerations for Monoclonal Antibodies in Oral Healthcare

As more patients begin taking biologics, oral health professionals should be knowledgeable about these agents’ indications, adverse reactions, and risk of interactions with other medications. By Anna Matthews, RDH, MS

Application of Cvek Pulpotomy in Treating Head and Neck Radiation Cases

This case report describes the use of a Cvek pulpotomy in a patient with a history of head and neck radiation to help mitigate the risk of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw. By Fatuma Osman, DMD, William Brachvogel, DDS

Treating Adolescents With Major Depressive Disorder

With training and empathy, oral health professionals can provide quality care for adolescent patients with major depressive disorder. By Olivia Morsenti, RDH, BS, CDHC, JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM

How New Drugs Are Developed and Approved

A patient recently asked, “Why do drugs cost so much?” By Thomas G. Wilson Jr., DDS

Charting Growth In Dental Service Organizations

Opening one’s own practice used to be the golden ticket at the end of den­tal school. By the editors

Vision 2030 Outlines Strategies To Promote Oral Health Globally

The global burden of oral diseases remains high, despite the fact these conditions are largely preventable. By the editors

Survey Reveals COVID-19 Is Disrupting Americans’ Self-Care Routines

The effects of COVID-19 and spending more time at home are being felt by Americans who are forgoing or altering their usual self-care routines. By the editors

New York University Center Focuses On Advancing Oral Health Policy

New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) has established a think tank designed to foster dialogue and leverage research to shape oral health policy. By the editors

The Art of Dental Finance and Management

Podcast Hosted by Art Wiederman, CPA. By the editors

Poll Shows Patients Are Returning for Dental Care

Dental practices are reporting higher patient volumes, indicating patient confidence in returning for professional care. By the editors