Author Archives: Michelle Hartman

Why Clinical Pathology Should Matter in Your Clinic

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When patients notice something strange in their mouths, they will probably schedule an appointment with their general dentist. Even for potentially serious symptoms, most dental or health insurers require referrals before approving specialist visits. General dentists are and will always … Continue reading

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Hurricane Harvey Devastates Southeast Texas: How You Can Help

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The Quintessence staff would like to extend our thoughts to all those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane Harvey made landfall in southeast Texas as a Category 4 Hurricane in the early hours of the morning on Friday, August 25. Communities … Continue reading

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Why the Owners of a Small Dental Practice Decided to Buy Their Favorite Implant Line

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We all have our favorite brands and products that we rely on for quality and consistency. A clinician may gravitate toward certain implants for their designs, the biocompatibility of their materials, or their applicability to a number of clinical situations. … Continue reading

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Current Challenges in Color

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Picture the scene: A new patient has been referred to your office for an esthetic treatment consultation. The patient’s mouth is an Easter egg basket of assorted colors and issues: some veneers here, an implant there, a post and core–treated … Continue reading

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How One Surgeon Changed the Lives of Patients with Crouzon Syndrome Worldwide

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When Martin Chin, DDS, had his first encounter with Crouzon syndrome, he was a 21-year-old dental student spending his free time in Dr Egil Harvold’s craniofacial anomalies clinic. That first encounter sparked a journey of discovery and innovation that would … Continue reading

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