Fighting Biofilm With Oral Rinses

Dr. Robert Martino discusses the use of new oral health care products and rinses that can make a huge difference in patient outcomes. He also focuses on patients in orthodontic treatment.

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Advanced Grafting Materials and Techniques

Dr. Charles D. Schlesinger and Mr. Maurice Valen review various methods and materials for bone grafting. They then focus on a material consisting of non-ceramic, synthetic, bioactive resorbable calcium apatite crystals.

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What They Didn’t Tell You About TMJ in Dental School

Dr. Dania Tamimi looks at the orthopedic stability of the TMJ. Looking radiographically at the condyles to see if the condylar morphology is normal or degenerated is an important tool to provide the etiology of the condition.

Speech Deficiency Caused by a Rare Calculus Mass

Dr. Jason W. Eaton briefly illustrates how an uncomplicated dental procedure can greatly impact a patient’s comfort and quality of life. It also highlights the importance of consistent home care and its role in prevention of unwanted oral conditions.

FOCUS ON: Embracing AI in Dentistry

Alex Sanders, DDS, PhD, founder of Diagnocat AI, explores the profound impact of AI on dentistry and advocates for its adoption to enhance patient care.

Patient Experience: More Than NPS or Google Reviews

Resolving Long-Standing Problems in a Full-Mouth Rehabilitation Case

Dr. Dimple Desai shares a restorative approach to an older patient who had all but given up on addressing her primary complaint of jaw pain after a variety of treatment modalities meant to treat it had failed. The use of diagnostic modalities and careful use of prosthetics created a successful result.

SDF Action in Proximal Caries Lesions

Drs. Theodore P. Croll, Joel H. Berg, Gerald A. Ferreti, and Steven R. Jefferies follow the use of soft dental picks dipped in 38% silver diammine fluoride (SDF) solution as a means to soak caries lesions in contacting proximal tooth surfaces.

Early Implant Restoration through Photofunctionalization

Drs. Douglas W. Beals, John R. Francis, Dexter Barber, Trever Siu, and John A. Cianciola discuss using ultraviolet light C (UVCL)-treated implants in the posterior mandible and restoring them in only 6 weeks. This novel ultraviolet surface treatment appears to enhance osseointegration and would allow practitioners to restore implants sooner.

Collaborating on 3D Printed Temporaries for All-on-12 Full Dentures

Dr. Jennifer You and Mr. Paolo Lubrano show how they collaborated to successfully treat a complex and extensive case. They share their digital workflow—a more predictable, cost-effective, and time-saving process that allows an advanced dental procedure to be easily accomplished by the general practitioner with proper training.

FOCUS ON: Teledentistry

Brant Herman, founder and CEO of Mouthwatch, LLC, discusses the benefits of teledentistry for doctors and patients.

TECHNOLOGY UPDATE: Strategy for Material Selection and Cementation

Dinesh Sinha, BDS, PhD, interviews Jae Seon Kim, DDS, MSD, a board-certified prosthodontist, about his preferred strategy for handling prosthodontic cases.

QUICK TECHNIQUE: Eliminate Third Molar Complications With 3TBA

TriAgenics’ fully guided tooth bud ablation treatment (3TBA) is designed to eliminate problems associated with current third molar management strategies.

QUICK TECHNIQUE: Ecosite One: It Simply Matches—Always

QUICK TECHNIQUE: Ergonomic Techniques for Predictable and Accurate Tooth Preparations

VIEWPOINT: Intraoral Indications of Dermal Filler Adverse Events

Complex Implant and Restorative Planning: A Team Approach

Dr. Gregori M. Kurtzman looks at a patient with a blend of clinical issues and conditions. In this circumstance, the choice of lab, materials, and cementation enables a consistent and predictable workflow that mitigates stress for the practitioner, team, and patient.

Leveraging the Inside-Outside Bleaching Technique

Dr. Melissa Seibert details a method of bleaching an endodontically treated tooth with the “inside-outside” technique. She explains why the combination is sometimes necessary to achieve a predictable result.

Allogenic Block Grafts Utilized for Pre-Implant Site Development

Dr. Brian Jackson demonstrates a staged approach encompassing an allogenic block graft followed by implant placement and prosthetic reconstruction. This technique is useful in horizontal ridge augmentation for dental implant reconstruction.

[CE]—Improving Primary Stability of Implants Using Osseodensification

Drs. Emil Capetta, Adam Goldberg, Howard Drew, Ranjitha Padhiar, and Mariam Khan present cases that were seen and treated at the postgraduate clinic of Periodontics at Rutgers School of Dentistry. Treatments used modifications of densification techniques to achieve successful surgical results in rehabilitating patients with preoperative limitations to implant placement. This article is peer reviewed and available for 2 CE credits.

FOCUS ON: Head and Neck Cancer

Former opera singer Kathleen Watt discusses an unexpected diagnosis and her journey back to health.

Responsibilities of Dental Providers in Recognizing Substance Use Disorders

What We Should Know About the Strength of Dental Ceramics

Q&A: Dentsply Sirona: Join us in Tackling the Social Side of Sustainability

Posts and Core Buildups in the 21st Century

Drs. William C. Strupp, Jr, and Michael W. Brumm follow the outcome of 65,000 units and look at the clinical protocols on how best to restore badly broken-down teeth.

A Simplified and Predictable Approach to Crestal Sinus Elevation

Drs. Sean W. Meitner and Gregori M. Kurtzman describe a technique using a diagnostic CBCT stent, virtual planning, and a surgical guide to allow a flapless approach to sinus elevation.

Full-Arch Surgery With No Prosthesis to Convert: Using Photogrammetry to Design Interims Right After Implants Are Placed

Dr. Nate Farley shows us that by using software and 3D printers, an interim prosthesis can be seated on the day of surgery. This process eliminates many pitfalls of trying to create temporaries before the visit.

Three-Dimensional Printing in Combined Orthodontic and Restorative Treatment

Dr. Julia Latham shares the benefits of 3D printing, including streamlining workflow and lab work, reducing rework and shipping expenses, and providing a more predictable result with greater control.

2 CE CREDITS – Myth of the “J-Shaped” Lesion

Dr. Joseph C. Stern looks at the association of radiographically diagnosed “J-shaped” lesions and root fractures to dispel the myth that root fracture is the primary cause of a J-shaped lesion. The article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 CE credits.

FOCUS ON: Data Breaches and HIPAA

Josh Brower, DDS, discusses legal questions that you need to know to ask regarding your data.

VIEWPOINT: The Downside of Clinical Rapport

Seeing Endodontics Through a New Lens: Fueling Innovation to See Dentistry’s Darkest Side

Dr. John West describes new and exciting endodontic technologies in combination with tools from the past and how these are used today in his everyday practice. Techniques and carefully documented protocols are shared in a fun and playful way.

Principle-Guided Endodontic Treatment 

Drs. Tyler Neal and Richard Mounce provide the general dentist a set of guiding endodontic principles that can be implemented to any shaping and obturation system for the types of root canal procedures that will be commonly treated by general dentists performing endodontic therapy.

Utilizing 3D Printed Technology for Complex Restorative Treatment

Dr. Jahanzabe Siddiqui shares a case report outlining an emergency, same-day treatment plan to create successful temporary bridges for a patient with 3 old maxillary bridges, 2 of which had fractured due to bruxism.

The Staged Approach and Root Banking in Sjögren’s Syndrome 

Drs. Carmen Ramirez-Sosa, Serena Shah, Howard J. Drew, Alexander S. Drew, Emil G. Cappetta, and Paul A. Falcon present case reports highlighting the importance of staging, as well as a novel technique for root banking, in the Sjögren’s Syndrome patient. For the Sjögren’s Syndrome patient, due to a high incidence of caries and intolerance to removable prostheses, it is imperative.

The Scorpion Technique: A Veneer-Seating Pearl

Dr. Joy Brauer demonstrates a technique that describes a quick and easy method to determine whether all of the flowable composite has been removed prior to trying on and seating permanent veneers.

How to Read a CBCT Scan: Insights From an Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist

Dr. Dania Tamimi helps dentists learn how to diagnose their patients’ conditions utilizing CBCT. Throughout the years, the author has compiled some fundamental pointers that can help shift your thinking and start you on the path of 3D analysis.

FOCUS ON: Well-Being in Dentistry

Alex Barrera, DDS, talks about the importance of self-care for dentists and how it reduces stress, prevents burnout, and facilitates a fulfilling career.

Revolutionizing the Dental Landscape: The Super Generalist

A Complex Dental Restoration Using Cutting-Edge Technology and a Patient-Centric Approach

Dr. Jenny Apekian underscores how the integration of advanced imaging, CAD/CAM systems, 3D printing, and collaborative lab technologies shows  only precision and efficiency and contribute to patient confidence and acceptance.

Managing Pediatric Sleep Apnea

Dr. Meghna Dassani notes that children with sleep-disordered breathing present very differently than adults with sleep disturbances. Early recognition, accurate diagnosis, and tailored treatment plans can significantly improve outcomes and promote healthy development in affected children.

An Aesthetic and Conservative Solution for Pediatric Anterior Restorations

Dr. Katie To shares an injectable technique with flowable composite that is predictable, efficient, and minimally invasive, resulting in happier pediatric dental patients and parents.

Rehabilitation of Patients With Stage IV Advanced Periodontitis: A Review

Drs. Ahmad Soolari and Nkem Obiechina look at a multi-specialty approach to management of a patient with advanced (Stage IV) periodontitis. Their guidance to treatment steps will help discourage early extraction of questionable teeth that might be able to respond to therapy.

FOCUS ON: Treating People, Not Patients

In his new book, Michael Sonick, DMD, talks about his mission to improve the quality of patients’ lives as well as the lives of everyone he meets.

Q&A: Digital Dentistry Unveiled: Advancements, ROI, and the Power of Technology

Richard J. Martin, DDS, discusses some of the latest happenings involving CBCT.

VIEWPOINT: Revolutionizing Dentistry: The Power of Point-of-Care Salivary Testing

The Benefits of Single-Visit, In-Office 3D Printed Ceramic Resin Restorations

Drs. Walter Renne and Gregori M. Kurtzman show a novel 3D printed photopolymer resin that is beginning to rival conventional materials in its durability and aesthetics.

Alternative to All-on-X: A Conservative Approach?

Drs. Timothy F. Kosinski and Stephanie Tilley describe an approach to a seemingly hopeless case and how they decided to keep some of the teeth and create a mixed outcome of traditional restorations combined with implants.

Ceramic Implants and Dental Implant Rehabilitation, Part 2: Full-Arch Removable Treatment

Drs. Varo Boyer and Sammy Noumbissi focus on implant-retained and -supported full-arch removable treatment with ceramic dental implants. This is the second part of the article; part one appeared in our March 2023 issue.

Traumatic Ulcerative Granuloma With Stromal Eosinophilia: A Case Report

Drs. Ronald S. Brown, James T. Castle, Gail Cherry-Peppers, and Crystal McIntosh discuss a rare location for a lesion on the floor of the mouth. They emphasize the importance of having an appreciation with respect for the diagnosis, clinical appearance, natural history, and treatment of this lesion.

Three-Dimensional Treatment Letter: Modernizing Communication

Drs. Bill Layman and Keith Kiskaddon present the idea of a 3D treatment letter. In lieu of the traditional written letter describing the orthodontic treatment goals, they use a video and a 3D model to provide a visual representation of the case.

FOCUS ON: Cello-Playing Dentists

Brothers Emil and Dariel Liakhovetski are unique dental students. Emil is in his second year of periodontal residency at the University of Kentucky, and Dariel is in his third year of dental school at the University of North Carolina, class of 2025. You may have seen their cello performances on America’s Got Talent (AGT), and they opened the ADA SmileCon meeting this year in Orlando. We talked to them about their shared passions of music and dentistry.

Dr. Paul, Emil and Dariel, America’s Got Talent, and the ADA

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VIEWPOINT: Where Will Our New Practitioners Come From?

QUICK TECHNIQUE: A Novel “Connected” Aligner System Allowing Remote Case Monitoring

Improve Profitability and Achieve Predictable Results in a Shorter Amount of Time With SureSmile Clear Aligners

The Do’s and Don’t’s of Single-Shade Composites in the Smile Zone

Dr. Kevin Brown presents a layering technique for direct composite repairs of typical Class IV anterior fractures. With the advent of new single-shade composite systems, he shows how to simplify tooth color matching.

Contemporary Approach on Sinus Augmentation

Dr. Brijesh Patel looks at sinus lift procedures. His cases show that new and more advanced equipment helps to alleviate concerns, especially those related to prevention, while maintaining sufficient bone generation.

A Simple Treatment to Stabilize Incisors After Luxation or Avulsion

Drs. Masamitsu Tsumori and Samuel Kratchman share a workflow to follow when a patient presents with trauma to anterior teeth. The goal is for rapid and stable fixation using an immediate aligner.

The Dentist’s Journey With a Sleepy, Tired Child

Dr. Diana Batoon provides an overview of young patients with breathing issues. She then goes over different strategies and treatment plans we can offer to these patients with possible sleep-related breathing disorders.

Smile Makeover With Direct Composite Veneers

Dr. Dimple Desai looks at the pitfalls of direct composite veneers, including technique sensitivity; aesthetic predictability; and, often, the time involved. She then shares the road to predictable results.

FOCUS ON – Dental Biofilm

Melissa K. Turner, chief hygiene officer for Cellerant Consulting, discusses whether biofilm is dentistry’s most evil nemesis or the next revolutionary thing.

VIEWPOINT – WNL: Within Normal Limits, or a Dangerous Assumption?

Immediate Implant Placement at Multi-Rooted Sites: A Case Report

Dr. Brian Jackson shows how the immediate implant placement approach can streamline the surgical and prosthetic stages, reducing appointments and overall treatment time. This could impact patient decisions toward faster treatment rather than ideal treatment.

Demystifying Implant Connections

Dr. Adam Barsoum notes that as newer implant systems continue to emerge on the market, the importance of understanding the different implant connections available is imperative for a higher standard of care.

Retrieve and Recommission a Cement-Retained Crown With a Loose Abutment Screw

Dr. Timothy A. Hess provides a technique article that outlines the steps to remove, evaluate, and recommission the crown-abutment complex when the implant screw loosens.

Dentin and Enamel Tooth Repair

Drs. Theodore P. Croll, James L. Gutmann, and Nathaniel Lawson discuss a new radiopaque, bonded dentin replacement base/liner. They show the clinical technique using this dual-cured, calcium- and fluoride-releasing, self-adhesive base/liner.

Thinking Outside the Drill: It’s About So Much More Than Just Teeth

Dr. Lindsey Hoppe takes us through the restoration of a 16-year-old patient with a missing central incisor and low self-esteem. She discusses several options as well as her treatment planning process to achieve a satisfactory result.

A Simplified, Completely Digital Workflow for Full-Arch Temporary Restorations

Dr. David O’Dowling shares a case report that describes a simplified, completely digital workflow for a full-arch temporary prosthesis within 24 hours.

Focus on: Oral Pathology

Ashley Clark, DDS, discusses the specialized field of oral pathology—from what an oral pathologist does, to how to become one, and when to refer your patients to one.

Viewpoint: Artificial Intelligence: The Final Frontier

Health, Function, and Aesthetics: The Autoimmune Patient

Dr. Hazel Glasper takes us through treatment of a patient with Sjögren’s syndrome using her practice model, which focuses on the relationship of overall health to function and aesthetics.

Modified Emergence Profile of a Maxillary Central Incisor Implant

Drs. Marwa Emam and Ayman Eldimeery discuss the fact that the replication of proper emergence profile of an implant restoration is fundamental for the restoration’s success. Using custom healing covers can deliver a restoration that fulfills the patient’s needs aesthetically, as well as functionally, and can maintain biological tissue health.

Digital Immediate Complete Dentures: Changing the Narrative

Dr. Wendy AuClair Clark explains that how, a decade after the commercial availability of digital dentures, there are now numerous case reports incorporating intraoral scanning into the immediate complete denture workflow.

CBCT in the Age of Digital Dentistry: A Great Asset or a Great Liability? 

Dr. Setareh Lavasani discusses “incidental findings” in a radiographic examination. CBCT data can give us much information about the task at hand. There is also more information about surrounding structures included in the volume that is not the primary intent of the CBCT exam.

A Digital Approach to Aesthetic Restoration

Dr. Peggy Bown wants all doctors to realize that even the most basic digital workflows will help them to transform a patient’s smile much more simply than they can without it, even though many are hesistant to do so.

Cosmetic Veneers in a Teenage Patient: Considerations and Treatment

Dr. Susan McMahon notes that with a conservative approach to removing tooth structure, we can—and should—treat young patients in certain circumstances.

Direct Biomimetic Endodontic Access Restorations in Compromised Central Incisors

Dr. Clarrie Tam shows how anterior bonded restorations, which give great flexural support to residual tooth structure, can be utilized in place of posts and crowns in many clinical situations after endodontic treatment.

FOCUS ON – Women in Dentistry

Anne M. Duffy, RDH, discusses the growth of women in dentistry and how patients and teams benefit from the changing landscape.

VIEWPOINT – Outperformers: Practices Outperforming the Pack, and How

Are Women Finally Equal?