By: Dr. Rahim Karmali Dentistry stands at a crossroads, where the gleam of titanium implants casts a shadow over the humble, yet resilient, natural tooth. Over the past two decades, implants have transformed restorative care, boasting 10-year survival rates of...
By: Dr. Kami Hoss THE PROBLEM WE CAN’T IGNOREDespite nearly a century of modern dentistry, oral disease remains the most common chronic disease in children and the #1 disease worldwide. Every year in the U.S. alone, over 51 million school hours are lost because of...
By: Ms. Karen Davis, RDH, BSDH Invisible pain is the reality for many living with autoimmune diseases. A part of their body is being slowly attacked by their own immune system and that often leaves behind chronic pain, debilitating fatigue and brain fog. Yet, to...
By: An Nguyen, DDS, MPH Many of history’s most significant revolutions were slow, steady endeavors, and this is true for the ongoing revolution in dentistry that has gained momentum over the past decade. It is visible in the emergence of terms like “oral-systemic...
By: Mrs. Shelly Fava, MA, CMP, CAEMDDS Executive Director As adults, we’re rarely surprised by the gifts we receive. We open our packages knowing we’ll see a tie or some perfume. But remember when we were children and each gift brought a sense of wonder, that...
By: Prof. Dr. Anne O'Connell Children and adolescents with traumatic dental injuries (TDI) regularly present to dental practices on an emergency basis or for continued care following the traumatic injury. It is also likely that evidence of a previous TDI may be...
By: Dr. Karen Tindall & Dr. Laura Schwindt In dentistry, the pursuit of well-being is starting to take center stage. As stress and burnout rates among dental professionals continue to rise, prioritizing mental and emotional health has become a critical...
By: Dr. Jack Nguyen The dental industry is evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead of the curve requires more than just traditional training. That’s why Innovation360, a groundbreaking dental continuing education (CE) course, brought together over 200...
By: Susan Kutis, DDS As the current MDDS President, I have to say this Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) weekend was truly special and full of memories that will last me a lifetime. Throughout the convention I made a conscious effort to take time to observe...
By: Dr. Laura Brenner What's the first thing that comes to mind when I say, "You can have it all?" I get it. Right about now, you're probably thinking I'm delusional. It's impossible to balance work, kids, family, rest, and fun — right? What if we changed the...