This Month’s Features

New Paradigms in Endodontic Irrigation

Advances in irrigation devices shorten appointment times and support positive patient outcomes. By Brent Hiebert, DDS, MSD, Alan Gluskin, DDS

Recession Defects on a Maxillary Single Tooth Implant

This case study looks at a treatment plan to successfully treat this fairly common implant complication. By Sorin Boeriu, DDS, MsD, PhD, Dip Perio, FRCD(C), Timothy L. Hottel, DDS, MS, DBA, FACD, Cristian Chirla, DDS, FMII, Phillip Chirla, DMD

Guest Editorial

The Dental Microscope — Not Just for Endodontics

The health and practice benefits provided by this took make it indispensable for all dentists, regardless of specialty. By Juan Carlos Ortiz Hugues, DDS, CEAS

Continuing Education

Nutritional Counseling in the Dental Setting

Oral health professionals can positively impact their patients’ dental and systemic health by providing dietary counseling and healthcare screenings. By Eugenia P. Roberts, DDS, Bradley S. Roberts, DDS

Clinical Applications of Soft Tissue Augmentation Around Implants

Keratinized mucosa plays a vital role in dental implant health, impacting oral hygiene, inflammation, and perI-implant complications. By Panos Afouxenides, DDS, MSc, MS, Carlos Parra, DDS

A Comprehensive Review of Clear Aligner Therapy

Exploring the evolution, efficacy, and challenges of clear aligner therapy in modern orthodontics, shedding light on its impact on periodontal health and treatment outcomes. By Alireza Karimi, DDS, Utsavi H. Kapadia, BDS, MPH, Mehran Hasanzadeh, DMD, Nazgol Zamanian, DDS, Tzu-Chin Lin, DDS, Edwin Sarkisians, DDS, Faiza Amin Raja, BDS, Manwa Hegde, BDS, MHA,, Ahmed A. Moneim, DDS, ABO, Dircilene Souza, DDS, MS, PhD, Ram Vaderhobli, DDS, MS

Improving Access to Care for Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder

This patient population needs support in receiving much-needed dental care that requires a multifactorial approach. By Darlene Jones, RDH, MPA, Colleen Rolland, BS, RDH

Departments

Editor’s Note

The Wound Caused by Moral Injury

Many physicians are struggling with the stresses caused by their work environment By Thomas G. Wilson Jr., DDS

At a Glance

Determining When to Refer to a Periodontist

Ethical and successful patient treatment depends on making appropriate referrals to specialists. By Timothy Hempton, DDS, Gayathri Shenoy, BDS, DMD

Products and Services

A Brief Look at Ankyloglossia Treatment

Dental lasers provide significant benefits in the surgical approach to tongue-tie. By Stacey McKinney, RDH, MSEd, Sherri Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH

Innovative  File System Revolutionizes Endodontic Practice

Discover how the Bassi Logic NiTi file system breaks the mold in endodontic instrumentation, offering unparalleled efficiency and efficacy in achieving patency and shaping root canals. By Henrique Bassi, DDS

Elevate  Your 3D Print Restorations

Rodin Bond is the next generation  of dental adhesive systems. By Joshua Grenier, DMD

Unlock the Mystery of TMJ Disorders

Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD, shares his expertise on how dentists can make a difference in the treatment of temporomandibular jaw issues. By Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD

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