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In today’s society, esthetic enhancements are generally accepted as integral to creating a healthy self-esteem. Whether the individual chooses cosmetic surgery, laser eye correction, or cosmetic dentistry, the choices are all driven by the ultimate goal of obtaining a more pleasing appearance and, in turn, raising confidence and self-esteem. In an article “The Best Beauty … Read more

It has been over sixty years since Dr. Charles Pincus introduced us to the “Hollywood Veneers.” Since that time we have been through several revolutions (and revelations) in esthetic/restorative care. Just being able to make tooth colored materials adhere to teeth was our initial goal. Soon we focused on creating a palette of colors to … Read more

Recently, the wife of my friend and colleague had breast augmentation and abdominal plasty. During one of our ritual weekend runs my friend explained how things came about. He began by telling me about the consultation process. When they entered the office of the well-known and respected plastic surgeon they were required to pay the … Read more

This decor reflects Dr. Eric Reich’s original concept of establishing a warm, tropical feeling to counter the harsh Montreal winters and to alleviate apprehension on the part of some patients when entering a dental specialist’s office. The “open” flow of the layout allows for easy patient movement, a welcome access for parents who wish to … Read more

The profession of dentistry had trained patients to perceive hygiene services as a routine “pick & flick” and “buff & shine.”

Very few things seem to be as confusing as the planning and implementation process of imaging systems in a dental practice. There are so many options, different technologies, and different reasons for capturing images that it can be very difficult to be sure that you’re making the right decisions. Through this article we’ll explore the planning process, and touch on some of the technical elements that make up any dental imaging system.

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Abstract: The use of new metal-free esthetic restorative systems and new restorative techniques have become abundant in the last decade. These restorative techniques and systems enhance the ability to provide the majority of patients with esthetic, functional, and long-lasting crowns. However, one must take care while treating bruxing patients, especially if a full-mouth fixed rehabilitation is required. The new restorative systems and techniques might not provide adequate strength to withstand the bruxer’s parafunctional activity and might not insure the longevity of the restoration. Therefore, with prudent diagnosis and treatment planning, both of which are paramount in order to prevent the failure of the treatment, the restorative dentist must rise to the challenge of treating the bruxer. He/she should consider the use of metal-ceramic restorations with porcelain labial margins on anterior teeth and with 360 degrees metal margins on posterior teeth. Thus, providing these patients with a functional as well as an esthetic rehabilitation with adequate longevity. To illustrate this approach, this article will demonstrate through the following case report, the full-mouth fixed rehabilitation of the bruxing patient.

The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales and references. Answers appear at the end of each quiz.Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2001 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names and license numbers of all … Read more

Information is power, a universal currency on which fortunes are made and lost. And we are in a frenzy to acquire it, firm in the belief that more information means more power. But perhaps you suffer from information anxiety — the black hole between data and knowledge, the gap between what we understand and what … Read more

(Toronto)–The Bloorview MacMillan Centre in Toronto has received $170,124 from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to meet growing demand for its cleft lip and palate/craniofacial dental program. The program, which provides orthodontics, prosthetics and surgical rehabilitation to teens and young adults has seen a 3% to 5% growth in demand over the last … Read more

The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales and references. Answers appear at the end of each quiz.Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2001 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names and license numbers of all … Read more

Alcohol-, Phenol-, Chlorine-, and Quaternary Amine-Based Disinfectants

Y ou would think that success in the dental office would be related to how skilled our hands are, but most of us know this is not true. What makes a successful dental office is not only how skilled our hands are but also how well we communicate with our patients. I have been blessed … Read more