Dentists are trained on the premise that everybody loves a winning smile. Yet, we find ourselves in an age when patients are wearing masks. So how can we sell a smile when it is hidden behind a mask? Dr. Brian Nový, Chief Dental Officer at the Massachusetts Public Employee Fund, does not believe dentists need […]
Patient arrives at the clinic in pain. Composite resin and broken buccal cusps on 36 and an impacted 38. How did Dr. Paul Belzycki treat the case? We hope you find the case useful. We welcome your thoughts, questions and/or suggestions about this post and other topics. Leave a comment in the box below or […]
When it comes to finishing a root canal treatment, there is no published literature to show that choice of sealer makes any difference to the outcome of the treatment. However, given the options available to dentists today, there is still much to consider when looking for a product that is easy to use and will […]
We received a few questions to the 5-minute case presented by Dr. Paul Belzycki. He opted to respond on camera. If you have any other questions, leave them in the comment boxes below or sen us an email. we will be happy to provide a response. We hope you find the conversation useful. We welcome […]
A patient calls on a Saturday with a fallen 30-year-old crown. How did Dr. Paul Belzycki resolve the situation? We hope you find the case useful. We welcome your thoughts, questions and/or suggestions about this post and other topics. Leave a comment in the box below or send us your feedback by email. Until next […]
The Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health (CSDH) promotes, preserves and protects the oral health of people with disabilities. As part of the International Association for Disability and Oral Health, CSDH provides educational resources to the dental community and valuable global networking opportunities to its members. In this latest online education session hosted […]
Ever since the introduction of light curing resin composites in the early 1960s, light curing has been an essential step in restorative dentistry. However, despite decades of technological advances and the explosion in availability of devices, effective light curing continues to be an elusive and complex practice with many variables and challenges, both human and […]
Ever since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the potential for transmission of virus particles through aerosol generation has had a significant impact on the delivery of dental procedures and created a heightened risk for the dental team. For months, it seemed the problem of aerosol production in dental offices was insurmountable. That is until […]