Video Calls Impact How People See Their Own Smiles
2021-05-20
More than half (58%) of the British adults responding to a survey by the Oral Health Foundation (OHF) and Align Technology said they have changed
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Zoom Drives Boom in Orthodontic Services
2021-05-16
The increase in Zoom meetings and other video conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic is driving a demand for orthodontic services, according to the British Orthodontic
Mobile App Taps AI to Improve Smile Design
2021-05-11
SmileFy’s software uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create natural-looking smile design in as little as three clicks, according to the company, enabling dentists to customize
A Fully Digital Approach Manages Immediate Contiguous Implants in the Aesthetic Zone from Surgery to Rehabilitation
2021-05-11
Oral implantology has made great strides since introducing the concept of osseointegration, and there is a continuous search for excellence with more predictable planning for
Mitra’s Universal Composite Work Earns Her an EPO Nomination
2021-05-05
The European Patent Office (EPO) has nominated Sumita Mitra as a finalist in the Non-EPO Countries category for the European Inventor Award. She was was
The Medicaid Orthodontics Program Needs Fixing
2021-05-04
Most of the dental profession has been well aware of the ongoing exploitation of the dental Medicaid program for decades. This has included abuse and
Florida Dental Convention Scheduled for June 24-26
2021-04-11
The 2021 Florida Dental Convention (FDC) has been scheduled for June 24 through June 26 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando.
Questionnaires Could Improve Patient Satisfaction After Dental Surgery
2021-02-19
Broken or missing teeth can decrease quality of life by interfering with a patient’s chewing ability and self-esteem. Full-arch rehabilitation is a popular procedure used
Three Reasons Why Zirconia Is the Best Material for Dental Restoration
2021-01-22
During the last few decades, dental supply manufacturers from all over the world have introduced many different types of dental raw materials. Some did well
Missing Lateral Incisor Agenesis: Aesthetic Challenges With Cuspids in the Lateral Positions
2020-12-18
George Kirtley, DDS, discusses the formidable aesthetic challenges that may be faced when treating patients who present with missing maxillary lateral incisor agenesis in this
Opportunities Arise in the 2021 Dental Market
2020-12-17
2020 has been a big year of change. The dental market witnessed the introduction of fallow time restrictions, shifting contract thresholds, and the temporary closure
Treating Excessive Gingival Display
2020-12-07
Thomas E. Dudney, DMD, presents a case report involving the multidisciplinary treatment of a patient who suffered from excessive gingival display when smiling naturally in
