Cover Story

I have always wanted a beautiful smile, but as a child my parents did not place a lot of importance in our teeth.

The first thing I notice about people is their teeth. I was born missing a tooth, which led to self-consciousness and years of orthodontic treatment. I always wondered what it would be like to have a big, beautiful smile.

I have had the privilege of working for Arrowhead Dental Laboratory and the Dr. Dick Barnes Group for ten years. During that time I have seen amazing smile transformations from both a clinical and technical perspective. Although I knew the process rather well, my own experience as a patient was surprising.

I have always been extremely self-conscious about my smile. In my teenage years I had unattractive gaps between my front teeth. I was really...

For years I was embarrassed over the appearance of my teeth. Especially being a dental ceramist. I felt like every time I told someone...

When appearances are important in your business, it only makes sense that you put your best foot forward. At least that’s what Lisa Bouzide...

MY EXPERIENCE WITH FULL ARCH RECONSTRUCTION I was never horribly unhappy with my smile. In fact, some of my good friends said my smile was...

INSIGHTS GAINED FROM MY FULL MOUTH RECONSTRUCTION. My experience with full mouth reconstruction was amazing from the very start. When I made my decision to...

GETTING THE SMILE OF MY DREAMS. I remember the day as if it were yesterday, despite the fact that it happened more than 13 years...

DR. BARNES REFLECTS ON THE PAST AND THE LESSONS HE LEARNED ALONG THE WAY. As a young dentist, Dr. Dick Barnes ignored the conventional wisdom...