The Evolution of Full-Arch Implant Rehabilitation

Advances in materials, digital workflows, and immediate loading protocols have transformed full-arch implant therapy into a precise, efficient, and highly esthetic treatment option. By Bright Chang, DMD, MS

Return on Investment With In-Office Milling

Modern chairside milling systems offer speed, precision, and profit potential. By Timothy L. Hottel, DDS, MS, DBA, FACD, Sorin Boeriu, DDS, MsD, PhD, Dip Perio, FRCD(C), Cristian Chirla, DDS, FMII, Phillip Chirla, DMD

Advancements in Endodontic Irrigation Techniques

Endodontic irrigation techniques can improve disinfection, debris removal, and overall treatment outcomes in complex root canal systems. By Sonja Evans, DMD, MS

Preventing Infective Endocarditis

Understanding when to prescribe antibiotic prophylaxis, and why oral hygiene may matter more, can help dental professionals prevent a potentially fatal cardiac infection. By Teodora Boeriu, BS, Stefan A. Hottel, BS, Sorin Boeriu, DDS, MsD, PhD, Dip Perio, FRCD(C), Timothy L. Hottel, DDS, MS, DBA, FACD, Adam E. Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH, Cristian Chirla, DDS, FMII, Phillip Chirla, DMD

Mastering the Art of Broken File Retrieval in Endodontics

When a file fractures midprocedure, expert strategies and cutting-edge tools can turn a dreaded complication into a clinical success. By Juan Carlos Ortiz Hugues, DDS, CEAS

Conservative Management of Horizontal Root Fractures

This case report explores the long-term viability of a maxillary lateral incisor with a horizontal root fracture retained primarily by soft tissue, emphasizing conservative management strategies over extraction or endodontic treatment. By Wayne A. Greenwood, DMD, Ashley L. Madern, DMD, MS, Jeremy A. Poll, DMD, G. Austin Porter, DMD, Matthew W. Willis, DMD, MA

Minimally Invasive Removal of a Traumatic Fibroma Using CO₂ and Diode Lasers

This case report highlights the efficient and patient-friendly removal of a traumatic fibroma with a 9300 nm CO₂ laser and enhanced healing using a 970 nm diode laser. By Gregory M. Schuster, DDS, MEd, Marc Cohn, DDS, Steven R. Call, DDS, MSL, Maria Peters

Fluoridation Is at a Crossroads

The controversy around adding fluoride to drinking water was recently highlighted by an article in the Wall Street Journal, which addressed its possible negative neurological effects on children.1 The article cited recent studies on what levels of fluoride are needed to protect teeth without risking possible cognitive harm to prenatal children and infants. It detailed [...] By Thomas G. Wilson Jr., DDS

Implants: Built to Last or Doomed to Fail?

Treatment planning usually includes the final restoration, but, what if we took this one step further, to include maintenance? We must prioritize how patients will maintain their full-arch restorations through personalized recare and self-care regimens. This is especially true for implants placed as part of full-arch workflows, where 61% of immediate implants develop peri-implant disease [...] By Adam E. Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH