People have been searching for the 'Fountain of Youth' for thousands of years. Today, we spill the secret. It's not in the Bahamas, but trickling happily into your spittoon. Veneer lifts and aesthetic orthodontics are just some of the trends making our clinics the new frontier...
Some patients use mouthwash for clinical reasons; others just want to kill their 'garlic breath'. What happens when we start replacing their chlorhexidine with garlic? It turns out that allicin, the active compound in garlic, is a potent antimicrobial that can disrupt biofilms just as effectively as traditional...
The Chinese Year of the Horse brings a wave of dynamic energy and forward momentum. But without the right reins, a fast-paced gallop can quickly turn to burnout. Between professional isolation and the constant weight of patient anxiety, the pressure of oral care is often relentless. Burnout rarely comes...
It looks like we can finally retire peroxide whitening and the weakened enamel it leaves behind. The DIY whitening kits of the future will be fueled by an electrifying Chinese powder. Developed in Shanghai, this piezoelectric powder uses small electric fields to whiten teeth and physically rebuild enamel and dentin...
An apple a day is supposed to keep you healthy and the doctors away. For our patients, we might have to switch from apples to tomatoes. The antioxidant that makes tomatoes red may also play a role in periodontic protection. New research shows that eating enough lycopene can reduce the...
Awkward small talk and collecting business cards mean you're doing networking wrong. When you start building a community of advisors, dentistry stops being a solo sport. You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Professionally, your "Inner Circle" needs four...