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Reducing Extraction-to-Final Restoration (EFR) Time Utilizing a 5-in-1 Technique

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Abstract Although immediate implant placement and provisionalization are now considered the standard of care and the preferred patient option for transitioning from edentulism or unrestorable teeth to implant rehabilitation, several clinical factors and patient characteristics can contraindicate this approach. As a result, it is still frequently necessary for clinicians to undertake—and for patients to endure—the … Read more

The Best of Both Worlds: A Hybrid Digital-Analog Workflow for a Maxillary Full-Arch Implant-Supported Prosthesis

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Full arch implant-supported fixed protheses have become a highly desired solution for the rehabilitation of patients with terminal dentition or completely edentulous arches. New developments in digital dentistry have enabled practitioners to extract vital information from intraoral scans and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to plan and execute fully guided implant placement that is prosthetically … Read more

Provision of Patient Care in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Focus on Clinician Responsibility

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The internet, and more specifically the creation of the World Wide Web by CERN in 1989/90, transformed the world as we know it. It changed how we access and share information, how we invest our time, how we shop, and how we communicate. We are now spectators and participants, willing or unwilling, of the next … Read more

Financial Planning After Selling – Part 2

Learn the benefits of a dentist owning whole life insurance personally (instead of through a DPC).

In the June issue, we discussed the benefits of using whole life insurance in the context of a dentistry professional corporation (DPC) selling assets of a dental practice. Here, we’ll discuss the benefits of a dentist owning whole life insurance personally (instead of through a DPC) when it comes time to sell the shares of … Read more

Office Space: Sunset Dental Clinic

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THE WHY: Background Story Nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Toronto, Sunset Dental Clinic is a testament to the vision and dedication of Dr. Sanaz Valadi. Her professional journey began after graduating dental school from the esteemed University of Tehran. For the next 13 years she owned a successful practice in Iran, where she honed … Read more

Attracting Youth to the Dental Industry

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The dental industry, like many healthcare fields, faces the dual challenge of an aging workforce and an increasing demand for services. To ensure a steady supply of skilled professionals, it is imperative to attract young talent to the field. This article explores strategies for engaging and educating high school students and new grads about dental … Read more

The 8 Simple Secrets to Growing Your Practice Through OralRisk™ AI Genetics

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The Blueprint to OralRisk™ AI Genetics Success! Your dental practice has the potential to be groundbreaking and state-of-the-art, meeting the public’s desire for the best in dental care. Patients want to feel confident that they have made the best choice by selecting your practice. To stay at the forefront of the industry, continual professional development … Read more

Amanda Zubricki is Advocating for Hygienists with Hearing Loss

Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month, we are showcasing Amanda Zubricki, RDH, a passionate advocate for healthcare professionals supporting individuals with hearing loss and an unapologetically deaf professional. She shares the barriers she has faced as a hygienist with hearing loss and offers insights on how dental practices can be more … Read more

7 Tips to a Successful Dental Patient Reactivation Campaign

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Maintaining a steady flow of patients is essential for your dental practice’s growth and success. However, even the most dedicated practices can face the challenge of inactive patients who have fallen out of regular care. This is where a well-executed dental patient reactivation campaign can make a huge difference. In this guide, we’ll explore eight … Read more

A Day/Night Medical Oral Care Nightguard

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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

Injectable Composite: Conservative, Predictable, Aesthetic and Functional

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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

Novel Home-Care Whitening

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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

3D Face Scanning: Readily Affordable and Easy-to-Use

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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

Laser-Assisted Crown Lengthening

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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