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The pros and cons of owning a Cerec
 After two years of Cerec ownership, Dr. Helaine Smith says the rewards are well worth the challenges. She cautions, however, that despite what the sales people may tell you, CAD/CAM technology does not automatically boost your practice's profitability. More»» |
Fiber-reinforced posts win fans
If fence posts in the Wild West were as reliable as today's endodontic posts, cattle rustlers would have had to find "real" jobs. Now one type of post in particular has begun to stand out from the others. More»» |
Study: Oral bisphosphonate risks higher than reported
A University of Southern California study found that the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients who have undergone oral bisphosphonate therapy could be higher than originally thought and that even short-term use can leave some patients vulnerable. But the makers of Fosamax argue the study is flawed. More»» |
Why live-patient courses are essential
Patients these days are well-informed -- and critical, writes Dr. Helaine Smith in The Mouth Physician. If you don't satisfy them, you may even end up in court. That's why it's essential to study the latest techniques at live-patient courses where communication is part of the lesson. More»» |
2008 was exciting ... and sometimes harrowing
 A $3.9 million sedation death lawsuit. An anesthesia-reversal drug approved. New worries about x-ray damage. All in all it was a dramatic year in dentistry, with two trends driving most of the excitement. More»» |
The secret to discretionary dentistry
 Are you better off selling people something they need or selling them something they want? In his latest Marketing Madness column, Richard Geller reveals the secret to success in discretionary dentistry. More»» |
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 Case #68: A 32-year-old man with buccal mucosa papules |
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