Author Archives: Michelle Hartman

Kratochvil’s RPD Design Principles Five Decades Later: How Today’s Prosthodontists Continue to Build Upon His Legacy

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Few technologic advancements in human history remain the same forever. As improvements are made, technology changes and evolves until, in some cases, the present-day technology looks nothing like its predecessor: compare the device you’re reading this on to the Z3 … Continue reading

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The Tongue: What Dentists Should Know About Treating It

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The fields of medicine are largely divided based on organs or organ systems. Gastroenterologists treat the digestive system, cardiologists treat the cardiovascular system, pulmonologists treat the respiratory system, etc. Dentistry itself is largely defined by the treatment of teeth, although … Continue reading

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Author Spotlight: Daniel M. Laskin

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Few names in modern oral and maxillofacial surgery are as respected as that of Daniel M. Laskin, DDS, MS. Throughout his career, Dr Laskin has made significant contributions to the specialty through his research, literature, and teaching and has also … Continue reading

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3D Cephalometry: Is It Right for Your Orthodontic Practice?

Reading time: 15 minutes

As the body of research supporting the use of 3D radiography in orthodontics grows and the price of 3D CBCT technology wanes, many orthodontists find themselves asking an important question: Is 3D cephalometry right for my practice? Drs Katherine Kula … Continue reading

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The Time for Short Is Now: Today’s Short Implants and Why You Should Give Them a Chance

Reading time: 15 minutes

Short implants are currently experiencing a huge wave of commercial and clinical interest, with large implant companies like Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Dentsply Sirona, Biohorizon, and Zimmer Biomet all introducing their own offerings in recent years. Defined as implants with a … Continue reading

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