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Critical thinking: the missing link in endodontic education

After years of teaching at endodontic programs around the country, I can say with strong conviction that the process of critical thinking has not been ...

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Dental Trade Alliance recognized for outstanding contributions to Donated Dental Services (DDS)

LAS VEGAS: The Dental Trade Alliance has been honored with an award for its significant contributions to Donated Dental Services (DDS), a program of Dental ...

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Sequence matters …

The sequence of appointments is critical to achieve the goal of care for the periodontally involved patient. Proper professional care is important when ...

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28 earn AACD accreditation: largest class in history

MADISON, WI: The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) announced that 28 dental professionals have recently been awarded accreditation status. ...

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Caries removal and esthetic direct composite restorations

When treating a carious lesion, it is critical to identify and remove only infected tooth structure, avoiding the needless removal of healthy tissue. Past ...

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Texas Dental Meeting to take place May 5 - 8

SAN ANTONIO: The 2011 Texas Meeting is fast approaching. We are gearing up with our speakers, presentations and festivities. Let me give you an example of ...

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Cosmetic dentist restores leukemia-ravaged teeth

Leukemia took his health, made him deaf and ravaged his teeth, but Andre Fredricks has a new smile, thanks to San Antonio cosmetic dentist Dr. John Moore, ...

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What’s new in CAMBRA?

As you may know, CAMBRA stands for Caries Management By Risk Assessment. It doesn’t sound new or innovative for most clinicians because we believe we ...

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Clinical indications for a composite metal PFM restorative

Although “metal-free” has become a mantra in some dental circles, even when it comes to indirect restorations, all-ceramics have their ...

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The dental microscope for general dentistry

The dental microscope is an outstanding tool. Every general dentist should consider incorporating the ability to have multiple magnifications in his or her ...

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Seminar of Champions to be held in Florida

Everyone is aware of the state of the economy and the effect it’s had on the dental profession. Let’s face it, 2009 - 2010 was tough for dental ...

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AMD LASERS announces 23-city lecture series

INDIANAPOLIS, IN: AMD LASERS, LLC, has announced the expansion of its domestic educational program with the Masters of Laser Dentistry. This program ...

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Dental implants can be successful with less root than crown

Dental implants are now a common way to replace a tooth. But a dentist must first determine that an implant restoration can be successful for a particular ...

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Third Pros in the Profession winner selected

NEW YORK CITY: Crest Oral-B has honored Mary Lynne Murray-Ryder of Hermon, Maine, with the brands’ third Pros in the Profession award. A champion for ...

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The evolution of the toothbrush

The toothbrush is an essential tool that is used for the care of our teeth. Have you ever missed brushing your teeth for one day? Have you ever considered ...

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Management of two implants in the esthetic zone

A medically and periodontally stable 24-year-old woman presented with two failing root canals on teeth #8 and #9. Her dental records indicated both teeth ...

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Intro to CBCT as it pertains to prevention of failures in oral implantology

Intraoral and panoramic imaging are not three-dimensional, and clinicians can obtain only vague measurements from them due to magnification changes as a ...

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UCSF School of Dentistry is honored by NCOHF

CHARLOTTE, NC: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s Toothfairy (NCOHF) has named University of California San Francisco School ...

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Int'l conference on dental and craniofacial stem cells to be held in New York

NEW YORK CITY: Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine will host the First International Conference on Dental and Craniofacial Stem Cells ...

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Report: California children continue to face oral health epidemic

Glendale, Calif.: Despite being one of the most preventable of all diseases, tooth decay continues to rank as the most widespread public health issue for ...

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Disaster planning for your dental practice

Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Unfortunately, according to Murphy’s Law, it will also happen at the most inopportune time and at a ...

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New products and technology on display in Atlanta

ATLANTA: When it comes to innovative new products, there is plenty to explore at the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting. The meeting opened Thursday, March 24,...

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Interview: ‘Everyone can have a celebrity smile’

In an interview with Dental Tribune, Dr Emanuel Layliev, director of the New York Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, talks about his high-profile practice in ...

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Leo E. Rouse, dean of Howard University, installed as ADEA president

WASHINGTON, DC: Leo E. Rouse, DDS, was installed as the first African-American President of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) at the 2011 ...

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Dentists from around the world attend International Implantology Week in New York

NEW YORK CITY: Approximately 300 dentists from 28 countries gathered at New York University College of Dentistry March 14 to 18 for International ...

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Osteogenics expands Global Bone Grafting Symposium with hands-on workshops

Scottsdale, Ariz: New in 2011, Osteogenics Global Bone Grafting Symposium is offering pre-symposium hands-on workshops on Thursday, March 31. Clinicians ...

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So you expect debit card fees to fall?

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, signed into law on July 21, 2010, contained the “Durbin Amendment,” officially ...

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Healthy gums may lead to healthy lungs

CHICAGO: Maintaining periodontal health may contribute to a healthy respiratory system, according to research published in the Journal of Periodontology. A ...

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Dr Huang joins StemSave scientific advisory council

Herbert Schilder Professor in Endodontics and director of the postdoctoral program in endodontics at Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of ...

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University of Maryland’s NovaMin technology added to major toothpaste line

BALTIMORE: This year, for the first time, millions of Americans will be protecting their sensitive teeth with NovaMin in everyday dental products. ...

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