Dentistry Made Simple

A comprehensive guide to strategies in dental diagnosis and treatment planning, written from the perspective of an experienced general practitioner. The source covers the entire clinical process, beginning with the foundational principles of patient communication and the essential steps of a comprehensive examination, including soft tissue, radiographic, and functional assessments. A major focus is placed on developing a multifactorial diagnosis and systematically sequencing treatment based on

An extensive overview of dental sedation and anesthesia, encompassing various aspects from historical context to clinical application. The sources detail the complex process of achieving specialty recognition for dental anesthesiology, highlighting political opposition from organizations like the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). Significant emphasis is placed on the assessment and evaluation of patients prior to sedation, including the use of systems like the American

A comprehensive overview of the financial and management challenges inherent in establishing and running a dental practice. It details critical career decisions for dental graduates, such as navigating student debt, choosing between associateships and practice ownership, and the complex process of practice valuation and financing. Furthermore, the source examines foundational business concepts relevant to a dental office, including financial planning, managing personal and professional tax

Focusing on the interdisciplinary field of dental materials science and clinical applications. The text provides an overview of the purpose and structure of the book, detailing how it covers advanced ceramics, their mechanical properties, and the interface between ceramics and biological tissues. Specifically, it includes detailed sections on the anatomy and properties of natural teeth, and an extensive discussion of various dental prostheses, such as crowns, bridges, and implants, with a strong

Designed to promote the adoption of 3D printing in dental practices. The authors argue that this technology is crucial for the future of dentistry, citing issues like high student debt and low insurance reimbursements as motivators for implementing cost-effective, rapid manufacturing of prosthetics. The text covers topics such as evaluations of current 3D printers and resins, the superior mechanical properties of printed nanoceramics compared to traditional resins (specifically highlighting fracture

An instructional manual focusing on safe and effective injection techniques for hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers in various facial areas, including the forehead, temples, nose, midface, glabellar region, and nasolabial folds. A central theme is the critical importance of anatomical knowledge and the use of Doppler ultrasound to detect arteries and avoid dangerous vascular complications, such as skin necrosis and blindness. The guide discusses specific considerations for each facial area, including the