From Our Office to Yours… Many adults suffer from chronic temporomandibular jaw and tooth pain. Some common symptoms include pain in or around the ear, tenderness of the jaw, pain when biting, or headaches. Determining the cause of jaw and tooth pain can sometimes be challenging, since the pain can come from the muscles, nerves,… Read More »
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Photography, DSD, Rubberdamology, Indirect Anteriors and Posteriors In/Onlays
A Personal Invitation to You from: Dr. Maxim Belograd Dr. Maxim Belograd is a specialist in the field of advanced microscope dentistry, with a private practice in Kiev, Ukraine. His focus is on endodontics, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Dr Belograd is co-organizer of MicroVision group, official trainer of Zeiss Dental Academy, an active member of… Read More »
Smile Design & Worn Dentition: Recipes for Repeatable and Predictable Everyday Dentistry
Dr Stefan Koubi graduated from the Marseille University School of Dentistry, France, in 1998. From 1998 to 2001, he worked as a Clinical Assistant at the Hôpital Louis Mourier(Hôpitaux de Paris) in the Department of Stomatology headed by Prof. Poidatz. In addition, he was Research Assistant at the University of Paris V, School of Dentistry… Read More »
A Concise Guide to Treating Painful Oral Lesions
From Our Office to Yours…As dentists specializing in treatment of diseases of the oral cavity and associated structures, we are often also called upon to treat painful oral lesions in the mouth. This issue of The PerioDontaLetter contains guidelines on how to treat these common oral lesions. The back page of this issue contains a… Read More »
Infection Control in the Dental Setting: Promoting Infection Prevention
Noel Brandon-Kelsch, RDH, RDHAP, MS Noel Brandon-Kelsch is an international speaker, writer and Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice. She is passionate about oral health and has the uncanny ability to motivate and enlighten audiences through her unique humor and cutting edge information. She takes tough subject matter and presents it in such an interesting… Read More »
The Many Clinical Applications of Cone Beam Computed Tomography
From Our Office to Yours… The benefits of the use of computed tomography (CT/CBCT) technologies in dental implant surgery are widely known. Less well known is the wide range of applications of CT technologies in the diagnosis and treatment planning of other dental conditions. CBCT scanning is widely used in oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics,… Read More »
Restorative Dentistry and Material Options
In Association with Drs. Gallardo & Lamas Friday, November 4, 2016 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Usage of CAD/CAM technology provides increased benefits to the clinician and can offer esthetic results for patients. The expanded capabilities of current CAD/CAM scanners to accurately scan and design restorations will be presented, from single-tooth to full-mouth rehabilitations and implant restorations. The… Read More »
The Increasing Prevalence of Peri-Implant Disease
From Our Office to Yours… The replacement of missing teeth with dental implants has become the standard of care for treating many cases of missing teeth. Even with reported implant success rates of 90% to 98%, attendant reports of implant failure due to peri-implant disease are increasing. The disease begins initially as peri-implant mucositis, a… Read More »
PerioDontaLetter Spring 2016
Extraction Site Management From Our Office to Yours… Tooth extraction often results in alveolar ridge resorption and soft tissue collapse. Preservation of bone volume and soft tissue height at the time of tooth extraction is critical to ensure ideal bone and soft tissue contours. This will allow placement of an implant in the proper position… Read More »
PerioDontaLetter Winter 2015
Guided Implant Surgery From Our Office to Yours… The introduction of computed tomography (CT) technologies and the rapidly increasing use of cone beam CT scanning (CBCT) in dental offices, combined with the use of dedicated dental implant software, has revolutionized the planning and placement of dental implants. This revolutionary system offers a more accurate and… Read More »
Brush and Floss for Healthy Gums!
Don’t Forget your Checkup! Daily brushing and flossing is one of the best ways to help prevent gum disease because it keeps the formation of bacteria-rich plaque to a minimum. However, you should be sure to visit a dental health professional, such as a periodontist, at least twice a year to have your teeth professionally… Read More »
Choose Tried-and-True Methods to Treat Gum Disease
Questions Visit perio.org! If you or someone you know is considering treatment for periodontal disease, do some research on the procedure or treatment. Perio.org has information about the latest research and treatment options available. You may also want to talk to friends or relatives who have had periodontal treatment about their experiences. By learning about… Read More »
