One of the most important decisions a dentist has to make is choosing which course of action to pursue when creating a treatment plan for a patient. More specifically, dental professionals often have to determine whether a root canal treatment or dental implant is the best option for their patient. There are several factors that […]
Yesterday’s celebration of our country’s Independence Day sparks sentimental feelings of pride as we reflect on how truly special our nation is. Very few countries around the globe so fiercely protect their freedoms quite like America, the land of the free and the home of the brave. Maybe that’s because our governing documents ensure every […]
***UPDATED: October 25, 2017*** New research out of the UCLA School of Dentistry and the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science further confirms the effectiveness of the use of nanodiamonds in root canals. The tiny particles made of carbon are capable of delivering a wide range of drugs and imaging agents that […]
Thanks to modern cosmetic dental procedures, you don’t have to be embarrassed by missing teeth anymore. Whether you’ve lost a tooth to disease or an accident, dental implants are an effective and reliable replacement method for most people. In fact, the American Dental Association claims that they are one of the biggest advances in dentistry […]
Thanks to modern day dental technology, the practice of receiving a dental crown is becoming a whole lot easier. A dental crown is a custom-made cap that is permanently placed over a damaged tooth to restore shape, strength, and aesthetics. Typically, in the event a crown is needed, a mold would be made of the […]
In an effort to better understand trends in cosmetic dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has completed several surveys over the years, asking their members to participate in an online questionnaire. The latest study was completed between October 17 and November 18, 2013. 659 dentists from around the country answered questions about their […]