Legal Considerations in the Use of Cone Beam Computer Tomography Imaging
Cone beam computed tomography imaging represents a paradigm shift for enhancing diagnosis and treatment planning. Questions regarding cone beam computed tomography's associated legal responsibility are addressed, including cone beam tomography necessity, recognition of pathosis in the scan's entire volume, adequate training, informed consent and/or refusal and current court status of cone bean computed tomography. Judicious selection and prudent use of cone beam computed tomography technology to protect and promote patient safety and efficacious treatment complies with the standard of care.

In Practice with Dr. Sergio Rubinstein & Dr. Alan J. Nidetz
In our practice, we strive to provide the best possible restorative and prosthetic dentistry there is. However, the question that often arises is: How many more new gadgets do we need in our office and which ones are really going to improve the quality of our care?

Inheriting the Unhappy Patient
A serious problem that challenges any interdisciplinary team is inheriting treatment that is already in progress but not proceeding appropriately in the eyes of the patient. When the patient senses that the initial treatment plan, progress, or sequence is irregular and convoluted, rather than smooth and well executed, they may seek a second opinion. How do you handle these opinions when you know that the treatment could be improved? Do you call the doctors currendy treating the patient? Do you refer…

Smile Design in Everyday and Implant Dentistry – Part 2
Diagnostic and treatment design parameters utilized in comprehensive smile design and enhancement.

Visual Technology in Dentistry
Roles of photography and video technology in dentistry.

The Aesthetic Practice - Part 1
Dr. Larry Rosenthal shares with us his philosophy on what it takes to become an aesthetically oriented dentist as well as how to develop an aesthetics based practice.