Digital Transformation and Rising Cyber Threats Twenty-five years ago, dental practices operated in a world where paper records were the norm, and digital technology was just beginning to make its mark. In the intervening years, the dental industry, like many others, has embraced digital transformation. Patient records have migrated from file cabinets to databases, film-based … Read more
Nightguards are commonly prescribed by dentists for clenching and grinding problems. Until recently, most nighttime appliances were fabricated solely for the upper arch, in a retruded jaw position, with a flat plane of occlusion and cuspid guidance. Recently, the airVata™ 3-in-1 oral device (New York, NY) was introduced to enhance the management of both daytime … Read more
One of the primary goals of restoring anterior teeth is to provide the best possible aesthetic result. This includes shade (value, hue), proportions, and symmetry. One material option for restoring anterior teeth is composite; its benefits include reversibility, interim usage as a provisional, and eventual transition to porcelain. Any damage to the composite is easily … Read more
Tooth whitening is an integral part of cosmetic dentistry affecting patient satisfaction and profoundly impacting the clinical and business success of the dental practice. There are a multitude of hydrogen peroxide (HP) and carbamide peroxide (CP) based home-care whitening products available that rely on radical oxygen species to alter the tooth color. Unfortunately, they are … Read more
The precise mapping of three-dimensional spatial interactions between the hard dental and facial structures and the soft facial tissues is essential to obtaining both functional and esthetic outcomes in dental diagnostics and restorative therapy. This is especially crucial for patients undergoing orthodontic and orthognathic treatment; in the former, it is necessary to anticipate the facial … Read more
The Periodontal-Restorative Interface: Biologic and Aesthetic Considerations When designing the optimal aesthetic outcome for a patient during the smile rejuvenation process, the restorative dentist must seek to create a symmetrical and harmonious relationship between the lips, gingival architecture, and the positions of the natural teeth. This diagnostic methodology is facially generated treatment planning, where the … Read more
Over the past four decades, millions of all-ceramic restorations, both veneers and crowns, have been cemented (or bonded) in place in order to satisfy the ever-growing demand for aesthetic smiles. Dentists have invested many hours of continuing education to enhance their diagnostic and clinical capabilities, while researchers and dental companies have made sustained efforts to … Read more
In the complex ecosystem of oral cavity, a microscopic battle unfolds daily, shaping the delicate balance between health and disease. At the forefront of this is the formation of dental plaque and bacterial biofilm, which plays a fundamental role in the development of one of the most prevalent oral conditions known as periodontitis.1 This multifaceted and … Read more
Artificial intelligence has transformed industries worldwide in recent years, and dentistry is no exception. The concept of machines being able to carry out human jobs is known as “artificial intelligence” (AI).1 By mimicking human intelligence, AI enhances rather than replaces human expertise.2 AI’s integration into dental practices has revolutionized patient care, from appointment scheduling to follow-up procedures, … Read more
The Oral Health Journal has been in the forefront of dental education and technology transfer throughout its 114-year history of continuous publication. It has introduced new concepts, innovative materials, and novel techniques, reviewed and substantiated (or repudiated) existing procedures, and provided an effective national forum for moving the dental profession forward, focusing on both the … Read more