A recent report on CBS This Morning, “Wisdom Teeth Removal is Contributing to the Opioid Crisis, Experts Warn,” clearly got my attention. After all, I …
Must Haves in Implant Home Care for Patients with Full Arch Fixed Dentures
Fixed restorations supported by dental implants have provided the edentulous population with an alternative to removable dentures. Depending on the availability of tissue and bone, …
Why Cone Beam CT Scan (CBCT) is a Must for Diagnosis of Teeth-Related Infections
When patients present with tooth-related pain or swelling, the first line of radiograph is often a peri-apical X-ray or panorex which may or may not …
Sore Exposed Bone Following Wisdom Teeth Extractions
A rare condition following extraction of wisdom teeth is known as lingual bone dehiscence (bone exposure). This is not a complication, but rather a healing …
Keeping Teeth, Bone, and Gum Tissue As Long As We Can
We love dental implants. They have helped millions of people improve their lives by being able to eat better and smile more comfortably. However, there …
Got Periodontal Disease? Learn About An Alternative to Periodontal Surgery
There is nothing traditional about the way many dental professionals are practicing dentistry today. Technological advancements have exploded over the last decade providing dentistry with …
What X-Rays Should Dental Patients Have?
Radiographs are an important and necessary part of diagnostics for all patients receiving dental treatment. They reveal dental diseases such as caries, periodontal disease, infections, …
4-Dimensional Dentistry: Remarkably Happy Patients Who Don’t Think About Their Teeth After Treatment
To me, losing a tooth is a big deal. I’ve had nightmares about teeth falling out of my mouth! I wake up in a desperate …
Do Dental Implants Really Look Like Teeth?
The restorations that are supported by dental implants are designed to resemble teeth, but do they really look like teeth? If you examine the anatomy …
Attention Full Arch Dental Implant Patients: You Are NOT Bionic!
Digital and implant dentistry have expanded treatment options for long time denture wearers and the edentulous population. Dental implants have broadened the smiles of millions …









