Chasing the Bite
A problem that all dentists encounter, especially when doing large cases, but sometimes even with a single tooth, is what I call “chasing the bite.” Many dentists aren’t aware they are participants in this...
Looking to the Future
We’re back! After the unprecedented challenges associated with the passing of Arrowhead Dental Laboratory founder Dr. Dick Barnes, followed closely by the Covid-19 pandemic, Aesthetic Dentistry magazine is proud to emerge from a hiatus—symbolizing...
A Contest-Winning Smile
Ever since I became a dentist, I’ve wanted to donate a large case to someone in need. But I wasn’t sure how to go about it. Finally, a few years ago, my team and...
Digital Smile Design Tips
As the owner and a dentist of Amesbury Dental Associates in Amesbury, MA, I have worked with Lauren Flate-Gianakakis, our front office coordinator, for several years. Together, we’ve worked at refining our strategies for...
Practicing What I Preach
About 15 years ago, as a student in dental school, I learned that my patients weren’t the only ones who needed work done on their teeth. As I looked in the mouths of others,...
Circumstances Can Change
A few years ago, a patient walked into the practice who clearly needed my help. The patient was in his 40s. He had worked at Starbucks for about 20 years as a barista, so...
Full Mouth Form & Function
Bethany Howell is a patient who lives in Little Rock, AR, near my dental practice, Smile Dailey. Bethany does a lot of philanthropic work, and one of the organizations she works for is the...
From Good to Great
In June 2021, Aimee came to my office at Mill Creek Dental in Shawnee, KS, because she was unhappy with the veneers she had from another office. I was her second opinion. Aimee had...
Closing Spaces in the Aesthetic Zone
Many patients are familiar with clear aligner therapy—it is a common treatment modality in many dental practices. But in some cases, such therapy may not be the best solution. A little while ago, my...
Fixing Anterior Entrapment
A new patient came to our office, Amesbury Dental Associates in Amesbury, MA, without a lot of complaints. She was extremely healthy—a runner who participates in 5K races and even marathons. The patient mentioned...
Fast Forward Treatment
A patient recently came to my office after visiting several other practices. He lives in Florida, but he does a lot of business in Texas, which is where my practice, Stonebriar Smile Design,is located....
FAR Better
I’ve wanted to be a dentist ever since I was in the second grade. My dream came true in 2014 when I graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in Aurora,...
Teaming Up With Hernan
The cases featured in this magazine were made possible, and driven by, solid and structured teams. Working closely with your team gives you the ability to better connect with your patients. When a new...