Author Archives: Michelle Hartman

Waxing Poetic: The First Waxing Manual Written Specifically for First-Year Dental Students

Reading time: 7 minutes

When dental students are first taught how to wax teeth, they need clear instructions with logical steps and plenty of illustrations. When Rowida Abdalla, DDS, MS, set out to find such a resource to use in the waxing course she … Continue reading

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Author Spotlight: Douglas A. Terry

Reading time: 22 minutes

Few names in modern esthetic dentistry are as recognizable or as influential as that of Douglas A. Terry, DDS. He is a sought-after lecturer around the world, his books are bestsellers that have been translated into multiple languages, and his … Continue reading

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Showing Gratitude: The Value of Support Staff in Dentistry

Reading time: 8 minutes

Whether in clinical practice or research and education, every great dentist is held up by great support staff. While not often in the spotlight, these individuals represent the oil that keeps the gears of the dental industry turning smoothly. Quintessence … Continue reading

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How to Make Metal-Ceramic Technology Look Good and Why You Should Still Be Using It

Reading time: 17 minutes

Metal-ceramic restorations have long represented a reliable tooth-replacement option; however, they have begun to fall out of favor as all-ceramics systems have improved by leaps and bounds and patients continue to request tooth-colored restorative materials. As these changes have occurred … Continue reading

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Anesthesiology in OMS: Past, Present, and Future

Reading time: 16 minutes

In recent decades, office-based surgery has become more and more common as the medical landscape changes to accommodate a cultural shift toward preventive care and an increase in elective medical procedures. While medical specialties like plastic surgery and gastroenterology have … Continue reading

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