I have had patients with a lot of stain and recession recently. What do you think are the best prophy angles to remove stain?

Many options are available to ensure the effectiveness of tooth whitening.

Many of my patients ask for recommendations for at-home whitening modalities. How should I determine which is best based on individual patient characteristics?

A clear grasp of the biology of the periodontal/restorative interface improves the outcomes of crown lengthening procedures.

Professionally dispensed, patient-applied take-home whitening approaches provide a wide array of benefits to patients who want whiter, brighter smiles.

A twofold tunneling technique can yield predictable outcomes when treating multiple recession defects.

While the utilization of these cosmetic enhancements has become more prevalent in the dental setting, their use is not without risk.

Gingival health is closely related to the esthetics of the smile.

As patients continue to demand whiter teeth, new in-office bleaching techniques help make positive outcomes easier than ever.

With the use of amalgam restorative materials declining, oral health professionals need to remain up-to-date on the alternatives so they can best advise their patients.