Wendy and I just returned from the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics (ACE) meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, looking at the latest trends, materials, and innovations in general and cosmetic dentistry. In terms of materials, changes in porcelain - both in color and hardness - have revolutionized veneers and crowns. The leader is the E-max porcelain, fabricated [...]
We frequently get asked questions about our digital x-ray system. Here are some facts: It has 90% less radiation than conventional dental x-rays; a full set of radiographs is similar to 2-3 minutes in the sun. We always use a lead shield for our patients, one that has a thyroid collar as part of the [...]
Wendy and I just returned from Boston for the annual American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry - AACD - meeting. It's my favorite meeting of the year, as cosmetic dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental office staff from around the world meet for continuing education, exchange of ideas, and an exhibit hall full of new [...]
In late May, we'll be attending the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. This annual meeting brings together general dentists and cosmetic dentists from all over the world. When I first attended this meeting in the 1990s, there were only a few hundred dentists attending, mostly from the United States. This year's [...]
We love our new Navigator laser. Wendy and I just spent time at the Ivolclar company in Buffalo getting advanced training on it and are even more thrilled with the opportunities with it; from gum contouring to help with painless canker sore removal. For more on how the Navigator laser, watch our appearance on WKYC's [...]
