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Microscopic Dentistry
A recent article entitles “The Effect of the Dental Operating Microscope on the Outcome of Nonsurgical Root Canal Treatment: A Retrospective Case-control Study” investigated the effect of using dental microscopes on the success rate of endodontic treatment of maxillary first molars. This article included 190 molar teeth that required endodontic retreatment. These molar teeth were …
Hypnosis: Is It A Safe Way to Reduce Dental Anxiety?
None of the psychological experts has agreed on the safety of hypnosis in the dental procedures, but it could help to reduce the alert of the conscious mind. Hypnosis has the so-called “trance state” where awareness of the surroundings is reduced and attention becomes focused on certain image or feeling. Such state dose happen with …
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Virtual Reality in Dentistry
The power of dentistry is that all technological advancements can be utilized in it. Think about 3D printing, 3D imaging, CAD/CAM, navigation, robotics and stem cell research; they are all embarked in dental science and practice. Virtual reality (VR) is a well-known tool in gaming and entertainment industry and it has now evolved to include …
Dental Photography Guidelines
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words; and this is very true in case of dentistry. But how to get best dental photos that really support your decisions on diagnosis, treatment planning or progress follow-up? The single answer is “By Learning.” Learning dental photography will make you get the photos you …
Future Trends of Dental Education
Dental Education must align with the following standards: Ensures the safety of patients at all times; promotes high quality clinical care; works within appropriate clinical governance and risk management frameworks; appropriately supports and manages learners in the clinical environment; works within a professional framework relevant to medical education; complies with relevant standards of professional practice; …
3D-Printed Orthodontic Aligners
Getting teeth straight and enhancing smile with minimal intervention and pain is the trend of cosmetic dentistry, namely, orthodontics. Orthodontic aligners’ industry has evolved, thanks to the advances of 3D printing technology and CAD/CAM dentistry. Yet, it is difficult for many dental clinics to establish an office-based aligners’ manufacturing as in the case of dental …