Section Vol. XV · Journal

A quarterly editorial from the practice.

The Journal.

Considered essays on cosmetic dentistry, restoration, and the craft of clinical practice — published quarterly.

Vol. XV · Spring Issue

In this issue.

March MMXXVI

Table of contents.

01.

On the architecture of a natural-looking veneer.

What separates an exceptional veneer from a merely competent one? It begins long before the cement is mixed.

Cosmetic Mar 12 · 8 min
02.

Adult Invisalign — a clinician's honest guide.

When traditional braces are too visible, when DIY aligners are simply unsafe, and where the middle path actually lies.

Orthodontics Mar 8 · 6 min
03.

What no one tells you about full-arch reconstruction.

The realities of timeline, recovery, and the long-term care of full-arch implant cases — written plainly.

Implants Feb 28 · 9 min
04.

Why we still take two hours for a consultation.

Most modern practices measure success in patients per hour. We are not most practices.

Practice Feb 22 · 5 min
05.

When to consider full-mouth restoration.

The clinical signs that suggest comprehensive treatment is worth considering — and the signs that suggest patience.

Restorative Feb 15 · 8 min
06.

The first dental visit, done well.

The right age, the right setting, and how to ensure a positive first impression that lasts a lifetime.

Children's Feb 8 · 4 min
07.

Bonding vs. veneers — the clinical comparison.

Both can transform a smile. They differ in longevity, cost, and the kind of result they produce.

Cosmetic Jan 30 · 7 min
08.

Are whitening strips safe? An honest answer.

Drug-store kits are tempting, but the science is nuanced. Here is what dentists actually think.

Whitening Jan 24 · 3 min
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