Overuse and Marginal Benefits
Dr Leslie Fang discusses new ADA guidelines pertaining to use of antibiotics for patients with acute oral infection.
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Club Life: Dr Jason Warner
Growing up in a small neighborhood in Trinidad, Dr Jason Warner found himself initially drawn to dentistry following his childhood orthodontic experience. Local dental school, followed by a stint in Manchester, England to earn his master’s degree, were all steps on the path toward home, where he opened his endodontics practice 12 years ago.
Save or extract? – A Case Quandry in Meeting Functional and Esthetic Needs
The patient presented to our office seeking a 2nd opinion for treatment options related to treating a deteriorating dentition. She also had concerns about her smile and the appearance of her teeth. She was acutely aware of her asymmetric smile and felt that she looked far older than her age.
Welcome to Our New Normal
Determining and documenting the new procedures and protocols that should be followed as dentists and staff head back to work in the post-pandemic environment is no easy task. As a good friend to Seattle Study Club, Dr Ariel Raigrodski was gracious enough to allow us to publish his manual, which includes both his original material and contributions from others.
In a World Where Implant Dentistry Dominates, Sometimes Traditional Periodontal Treatment Is Still Best
The patient presented with the chief complaint of pain and suppuration on tooth no. 8. He expressed that he had been previously treated for periodontal disease and had undergone bone regeneration surgery. He reported having regular brushing habits and consistent use of dental floss, interproximal brushes, and oral rinses.
Special Report 13 — Orthodontic Extrusion Prior to the Placement of Adjacent Implants for a More Esthetically Pleasing Smile
Implant restoration in the esthetic zone often requires well-coordinated interdisciplinary care in order to achieve ideal treatment results. This is especially the case when implants are planned to replace periodontally hopeless teeth. When teeth are extracted, we can typically anticipate 2mm of facial recession. If implants are to be placed following the extraction of hopeless teeth with an already existing gingival height discrepancy, the discrepancy will likely be exacerbated.
Club Life: Dr Anita Madhav
As a little girl growing up in an extended Indian family in the African nation of Zambia (formerly Rhodesia), Dr Anita Madhav learned the importance of sharing and caring from her father. The oldest of several siblings, her dad always looked after his family and friends and passed on the same values to his children.
Claiming and Optimizing Your Google My Business Profile
Your Google My Business profile should play a pivotal role in your practice’s local search engine optimization (SEO) strategy. This article details the steps involved in claiming and optimizing your Google My Business profile as well as how you can benefit from utilizing this as a marketing channel.
Rebuilding Lives — A Path to Happiness
Here’s an inspiring and moving presentation about Dr Marco Brindis’ patient Gregory Bright, who was convicted of second-degree murder in 1975 based on false testimony and spent almost 28 years in prison before he was exonerated. Watch how Dr Brindis restored Gregory’s smile, using Dr Coachman’s DSD methodology. The spectacular result gave Gregory the confidence to tell his story through the Innocence Project.
