Implant-Anchorage-Assisted Orthodontic And Surgical Correction Of A Severe Class II, Division 1 Post-Traumatic Malocclusion

Figure 5--Clinical appearance prior to orthognathic surgery. The mandibular asymmetry and associated maxillary occlusal plane cant are evident. (Please note that photos in occlusion were taken in CR).

The management of post-traumatic malocclusions is difficult, and often requires a coordinated effort on the part of several dental specialists, and occasionally, novel treatment approaches. The increasing popularity and availability of temporary anchorage devices has enabled the resolution of complex clinical situations that would otherwise have involved a compromised approach and a less than ideal … Read more

The Power of Patient Care

Catherine Wilson, Editor

Lest we think dentistry is about office design and case presentation and taxes and technology and techniques, dentistry is about how much you care. Here is a letter to you from one of your patients: I am not a member of the dental field, or do I expect to be. I am however, ‘Ms. Everybody’ … Read more

A Lifetime Of Achievement

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Plano, TX–The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) awarded Dr. Jimmy Eubank with dentistry’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” during its 25th Anniversary Scientific Session in Honolulu, Hawaii. The award is given to a dentist who has made an enormous and lasting contribution to excellence in dentistry. In 25 years, the AACD has honored only two other … Read more

Cabinet Considerations

Old mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard To get her poor doggie a bone When she got there The cupboard was bare So the poor little doggie had none. — Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes

High Expectations For Case Presentation

GROWTH & PROSPERITY; Do these words immediately come to mind when you think about your practice in today’s economy? Or, are you thinking more about survival?

Clarification (May 01, 2009)

The article, ‘Simplifying the Cementation Protocol Using A New-Generation Resin Cement’, Christopher Pescatore, DMD, published in the March ’09 issue of Oral Health, is not original content, as stated at the end of the article. It was first published in the November ’08 issue of DPR (Dental Products Report) and Oral Health obtained permission from … Read more

Re: Oral Health, March 2009 Issue

My compliments for the March, 2009 issue of Oral Health on CAD/CAM dentistry. What timely and relevant content on an exciting front in dentistry that provides advanced and efficient patient care. My acknowledgment to all the contributors. Andrew Shearon BSc., DMDwww.shearonlaserdentistry.com West Vancouver, BC

What You Don’t See CAN Hurt You

In today’s global marketplace, the free flow of goods has opened up a glorious opportunity for “Grey Marketers” to take advantage of unsuspecting dentists and their patients, by selling them products that are not licensed for sale in Canada; or products that are not in their original packaging; or products whose expiry date or efficacy … Read more

IDS 2009

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Highlights of the March 2009 INTERNATIONAL DENTAL SHOW held in Cologne, Germany

Ensuring Endodontic Success: Tips For Clinical Predictability

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Innovations in materials, equipment, and technique continue to sophisticate endodontic treatment procedures enhancing the incidence of predictable clinical success. There are no biological absolutes; there are however varying degrees and definitions of success. Successful endodontic therapy is perceived to be the resolution and/or prevention of apical periodontitis or the retention of a functional tooth. The … Read more

Self Learning, Self Assessment 2009 (May 01, 2009)

The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales and references. Answers appear in the following issue at the end of each quiz. Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2009 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names … Read more