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Microplastics are everywhere, infiltrating our daily lives in ways we may not even realize. Dr. Scott Froum looks at what microplastics are, their effects, and actionable ways...
June 2, 2025
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Dentists often try to fix problems patients don’t even know they have. A real-world example is temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Dr. Mac Lee talks about how to explain the problem...
June 2, 2025
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Dry socket lesions occur in approximately 1%–5% of all extractions and in up to 38% of mandibular third molar extractions. Dr. Scott Froum explains how BioStom oral hydrogel wound...
May 2, 2025
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A presentation given at the American Chemical Society recently revealed that chewing gum could introduce microplastics into the body. Does this mean we have to stop chewing gum...
April 2, 2025

Dental Implants

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While complete prevention of metallosis caused by orthopedic implant and dental implant breakdown has not been described in the literature as of today, Dr. Scott Froum looks at...
Nov. 6, 2024
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Although further well-controlled studies are needed to pinpoint a causal relationship between titanium implant breakdown/particle release and dental implant failure, many studies...
Oct. 3, 2024
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A recent study found that dental implants were contaminated with titanium debris within the internal aspect of the implant fixture when visually inspected at 30x magnification...
April 2, 2024
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Inadequate sealing around dental implants can create microgaps that allow bacteria to enter, leading to inflammation and infection of the peri-implant tissues. The material you...
March 12, 2024

Periodontics

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“Blue water” containing methylene blue has sparked both controversy and renewed interest in this product as an antiaging supplement as well as a mitochondrial booster. Micaela...
May 5, 2025
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While severe periodontal disease is the sixth most prevalent condition worldwide, public awareness around periodontics as a specialized field remains low. Why is that? And what...
April 2, 2025
Pinhole Surgical Technique with platelet-rich fibrin to enhance soft-tissue grafting
The Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) has emerged as a minimally invasive approach to manage gingival recession, with promising outcomes in root coverage and improved esthetic ...
Feb. 3, 2025
regenerative medicine
Exosomes have amazing groundbreaking potential in regenerative dentistry, specifically offering a novel pathway to treat gum disease and save teeth.
Feb. 3, 2025

Practice Management

Figure 1: The purpose of an implant verification jig is to mimic the fit of the final frame. A verification jig allows you to verify the accuracy of the model and ensure an accurate final frame every time.
So, your screw-retained restoration framework fits on the model, but how can you ensure it fits in your patient's mouth too? An implant verification jig will guarantee an accurate...
May 24, 2022
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Digital solutions are now available to help you reach more patients and stay in touch with them throughout the COVID-19 recovery period. Dr. David Holmes explains how you and ...
Jan. 6, 2021
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Richard Eitelberg, CPA, explains how you can qualify for a grant under the Cares Act Provider Relief Fund (PRF). The deadline to submit all financial information is November 6...
Nov. 2, 2020
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Kyle Summerford offers insight into his presentation for the virtual PIA Symposium on October 23. You’ll learn how to increase your case acceptance for saving teeth and use the...
Oct. 5, 2020

Restorative Dentistry

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An intraoral scanner produces scans that are only as good as the operator. Many mistakes are preventable. Here are some tips from a lab expert to help you get the most accurate...
Aug. 2, 2023
Primary
Drs. Omar Ikram and Scott Froum discuss four things that affect the waiting period between endodontic treatment and the crown procedure, as well as what can happen if you wait...
Feb. 7, 2023
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While dental implants traditionally are successful tooth-replacement options, complications can occur. Dr. Scott Froum discusses three clinical methods he uses to improve the ...
Jan. 10, 2023
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Look at these five areas to determine whether a tooth root is fractured and isolate the problem.
Oct. 10, 2022

Videos

Decontamination (with a dental laser) and graft case of moderate peri-implantitis
In this video, Dr. Scott Froum treats a case of moderate peri-implantitis using a 9.3-micron CO2 laser along with hard-tissue grafting and bio-PRF growth factors.
Oct. 11, 2023
Successful removal of a damaged dental implant
This implant is more than 20 years old and has a damaged thread pattern. In this video, you'll see how Dr. Scott Froum successfully removes the implant.
Sept. 7, 2023
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This patient presented with a “loose implant in the front.” Clinical treatment required explantation of the poorly placed implants, bone grafting, and implant replacement.
Aug. 8, 2022
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This patient fractured her buccal plate, has a high smile line with uneven gingival zeniths, and has supernumerary teeth in the anterior maxilla.
July 11, 2022