One of the things dentists worry about with all ceramic restorations is fracture of the restorative material. We spend a lot of time thinking about which material is strongest, prep design to ensure strength and whether to bond or cement. In this video I will discuss how polishing is one of the most important ways to prevent fracture. Read More
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Using X Floss for Dental Implant Care
Cleaning the larger gingival embrasures around a posterior dental implant can be a challenge for patients. In this video I discuss a really useful and easy to find product called "X Floss" that we recommend for our patients. Read More
A Tour of My Dental Microscope
In this second part of my intro series on microscopes, I'll give you a tour of my Zeiss dental microscope. Most brands of microscopes are similar, so what I'll show you should apply to almost any that you may encounter. I'll explain its ergonomics, the uniqueness of its binocular vision, setting the "PD" and how it works if you are wearing glasses. I'll Read More
Better Blood Pressure Readings Using BP Cuffs
We started a conversation about blood pressure cuffs in our office after it seemed there was a trend of unexpected higher BP readings using the convenient digital wrist cuffs. I reached out to my own primary care physician to ask her advice. In this video I will share a few key points I learned in that conversation that should improve your results when Read More