Author Archives: Michelle Hartman

The Oral Microbiome and Why You Need to Know About It

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When Wenche Borgnakke, DDS, MPH, PhD, was first asked to write a chapter in The Oral-Systemic Health Connection: A Guide to Patient Care (edited by Michael Glick, Quintessence, 2014) on the oral microbiome, she knew as much about it as … Continue reading

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: How Peter Sheridan Became Dentistry’s Expert on Clinical Photography, and Why You Should Be Doing What He’s Doing

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It is common practice in many dental clinics to perform a New Patient exam and create records that capture the exact status of the patient’s dental health. These records generally include radiography, a detailed patient history, and, in some practices, … Continue reading

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Flowable Composite Resins: Esthetics at Your Fingertips

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Flowable composite resins made their debut in the dental world in 1996, but they didn’t make a very big splash. Originally developed to simplify the placement technique and expand the range of clinical applications for resin composites, these first-generation flowables … Continue reading

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Accessing the Collections of the World’s Largest Museum

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The Smithsonian Institution in the United States has long been a top destination for tourists, but it is also a valuable resource for researchers. It houses over 138 million objects across 19 museums and galleries in 2 cities. In addition … Continue reading

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2013 Nobel Biocare Global Symposium

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The Nobel Biocare Global Symposium 2013 in New York saw more than 2,000 dental professionals come together to explore the latest developments, innovative technology, and clinical approaches in implant dentistry. Videos and summaries from each day of the event can … Continue reading

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