Category Archives: Multidisciplinary

ISPRD 2019 Spotlight: Dental Photography with Miguel A. Ortiz, DMD

Reading time: 3 minutes

Dr Miguel A. Ortiz will be presenting an all-day hands-on workshop on Thursday, June 6, 2019, during the presymposium portion of The 13th International Symposium on Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. My goal in teaching this workshop is to develop attendees’ … 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

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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The Tongue: What Dentists Should Know About Treating It

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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Autologous Blood Concentrates: Making Sense of all the Hype

Reading time: 15 minutes

Since its discovery, platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, has developed into a $40-billion-a-year industry and has expanded from oral and maxillofacial surgery and implantology to other medical fields such as dermatology, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, plastic surgery, and veterinary medicine. As … Continue reading

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Botulinum Toxin for Facial Harmony: How this Unconventional Treatment Can Expand Your Practice

Reading time: 12 minutes

Dentists are known for their pursuit of perfection. It’s one of the traits that define the profession; arguably, the only trait more significant is their desire to help and serve their patients. Altamiro Flávio, DDS, author of a new clinical … Continue reading

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