In an age where social media filters and celebrity culture heavily influence beauty standards, a new phenomenon has emerged: smile dysmorphia. This term describes the growing obsession people have with achieving a perfect smile, often driven by unrealistic beauty ideals perpetuated by social media and celebrity trends. This condition is closely linked to body dysmorphic … Read more
Designing a smile is often thought of as a concerted process by the dentist and the ceramist.1 The dentist is the designer and carries out the process of taking the patient and collecting data to determine the existing situation. Then using the tools available to them as a dentist, they begin to explore the options based … Read more
This is “The most elegant way to correct class II cases” and treat an impacted canine simultaneously. I have personally met Dr. Luis Carriere and his father, Pepe (PHD in Orthodontics), at their Barcelona’s Clinic in September of 2016 to learn more about his unique approach and thinking of implementing invisalign at the same time … Read more
Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a method of elongating a bone that was first described by the orthopedic surgeon Ilizarov. It was applied to long bones of the leg and significant lengthening was achieved.1 It was first described for the mandible in 1992 and was performed using an external device. The first case of maxillary DO using … Read more
Over the past two decades, the demand for orthodontic treatment among prospective adult patients has dramatically increased.1 Clear aligner therapy has emerged as the primary esthetic alternative to fixed appliance therapy, especially among adults.2–5 Consequently, a key area of research has focused on the effectiveness of aligners in achieving the desired orthodontic tooth movement.6,7 It has been reported … Read more
Treatment of a severe Class II, division 1 malocclusion with a deep impinging bite using Invisalign aligners with precision wings. Patient Age: 11 year, 8 month-old male Chief concern: Upper front teeth sticking out Diagnosis: Cephalometric values: Figs. 1-10 Treatment goals Treatment Plan Invisalign aligner features used ClinCheck® software set-up and staging The pre-mandibular advancement aligner phase … Read more
When should I refer a child to an orthodontist? Many dentists refer to an orthodontist once a child exfoliated their primary teeth and have a substantial number of permanent teeth. There are, however, many circumstances where it is beneficial or even necessary to make an early referral. The American Association of Orthodontists recommend that a … Read more
The Craniofacial Orthodontics Fellowship at New York University is a prestigious program offering advanced training in managing craniofacial anomalies and complex orthodontic cases. The program provides comprehensive care for patients with craniofacial differences from birth to skeletal maturity, all under the expert guidance of Dr. Pradip Shetye. The patient population includes individuals with a wide … Read more
Our study reveals that business tasks, such as staff management and paperwork, are among the least favored aspects of being a dentist. This stands in contrast to the reasons most dentists enter the field – namely, a passion for science and a desire to help people, as discussed in last month’s column. However, many dentists … Read more
The Intersection of Science and Belief in Dentistry In the practice of dentistry, as in all fields of medicine, our primary commitment is to the health and well-being of our patients. “Do no harm.” This commitment necessitates that we base our treatment recommendations on the most reliable and valid information available. To fulfill this duty, … Read more
Ask any expert and you’ll learn that the field of dental marketing is experiencing a substantial transformation due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). The integration of AI is proving to be a game-changer for dental practices, offering benefits that alleviate some of the heavy lifting from day-to-day tasks. Some AI applications include enhancing patient … Read more
Online reviews can instill trust or alienate potential patients. They are the reality of today’s business. It does not matter if the company is built on the drive-thru model or on the delivery of exceptional dental care. What the healthcare consumer says about your practice online matters. Made in CA reports that: The power of consumer-to-consumer … Read more
I work as a university business professor and executive educator. Part of my job is to help others view organizational life from a broad range of perspectives. My classes focus on how an analysis of an organizational issue must be broad, insightful, and focused on helping. My participants and students work on developing the skills to … Read more
THE WHY: Background Story M City Dental has emerged as a newly opened dental healthcare gem in Mississauga, Ontario. Dr. Mahmoud Manzoor’s practice stands as a testament to a dream realized through years of dedication and commitment. From an early age, Dr. Manzoor felt his destiny lay in a journey toward dentistry. A teenage visit to … Read more
Buying a practice is a major decision, but when you pull the trigger on buying an existing practice, you get the opportunity to become an entrepreneur without starting an office completely from scratch. In today’s economy, I find myself encouraging first-time practice owners to purchase a practice rather than starting one up particularly if they … Read more
In the realm of healthcare, including dentistry, policy decisions have a profound impact on practitioners, patients, and the overall delivery of services. Dental professionals play a crucial role in shaping these policies by actively participating on boards. This article explores the significance of dental professionals’ involvement in policy development and advocacy. The Importance of Board … Read more
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month, we are showcasing Fiona aka “Mouthboxx” a self proclaimed “non-traditional hygienist” who uses her online platform to educate and mentor fellow dental hygienists as they progress in their careers. Why did you decide to pursue dental hygiene as a career? I grew up with an … Read more
Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a promising breakthrough by developing a urine-based test designed to detect head, mouth and neck cancers, particularly those caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). This noninvasive test is still in the discovery phase, but it holds promise for early cancer detection from the comfort of a patient’s home, … Read more
A Retrospective Study with 2 to 6 Years of Follow-up Immediate loading of dental implants is a protocol that has become increasingly widespread since it began to be used in the 1990s1-3 and today has success rates similar to those of implants inserted using the “conventional” loading protocol (98.2% for immediate loading versus 99.6% for conventional … Read more
Key Words Dental implants, Concept, function, biomechanics, esthetics, mastication, full-arch restoration, financial investment, quality of life, “All-on-4” and patient satisfaction The world is aging – epidemiological studies show that 11% of the world’s population is over 60 years of age, with a projected increase, by 2050 to 22% of the population.1 Metrics from the Center for Disease Control’s … Read more