Category Archives: Feature

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Deadly Disease with a Dental Solution

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Michelle Hartman

Reading time: 22 minutes

When Ken Berley, DDS, JD, first began practicing dentistry, sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) were not on his radar. He didn’t realize how deadly SRBDs could be for his patients, and he didn’t know he should be screening for them. One … Continue reading →

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Next-Generation Biomaterials: What They Are, Why You Need to Know About Them, and Which Ones Should Intrigue You

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Michelle Hartman

Reading time: 22 minutes

Biomaterials are a hot topic in modern dentistry. Open any textbook on implant or periodontal surgery, and, in addition to the in-depth descriptions of the surgical protocols, you are bound to find the author’s biomaterial recommendations for each procedure. Gather … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Michelle Hartman

Reading time: 12 minutes

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

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Michelle Hartman

Reading time: 8 minutes

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

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Michelle Hartman

Reading time: 12 minutes

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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