Category Archives: Feature

Orofacial Pain Management in Dentistry: Three Decades of the AAOP Guidelines

Reading time: 10 minutes

When the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) was founded in 1975, it marked the first major achievement in the journey toward organized recognition of the management of orofacial pain, including temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), by the field of dentistry. Over … Continue reading

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Dental Treatment for Pregnant Patients: What’s Holding Us Back?

Reading time: 11 minutes

A new patient books an emergency appointment at your practice for severe toothache pain. Over the phone, she describes the pain as constant and throbbing to the point of disrupting normal eating and sleeping routines, and the difficulty eating has … Continue reading

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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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