I was at a study group meeting last week affiliated with a well-known institute.  A case was shown, and everyone agreed with the instructor that teeth with no clinical crowns …

It is my observation that most dentists do not appreciate the tremendous benefits of full coverage restorative dentistry can offer—both to their dental practices and to their patients. Last week’s …

This week’s blog is about a trend in our profession that has disturbed me for quite some time.   There are less dentists today who are critical thinkers than ever before.  …

Endodontics is without question intimately connected to full coverage restorative dentistry.  All practitioners know that endodontics is required for irreversible pulpitis or when teeth ae nonvital.  However, prophylactic endodontics is …

When I examine a new patient for the first visit, I always bring them into the conference room, rather than the dental chair.  I want to hear that patient’s story …

Having great mentorship is one of the tremendous advantages I have enjoyed in my career.  However, another advantage also gives me a leg up over most of my colleagues in …

Last week a patient came to see me, and she was quite upset.  A dentist had recommended that she have all of her lower teeth extracted and implants placed for …