Clinical

Ankur Gupta, DDS, after completing a 1-year GPR in Cleveland, Ohio, started a practice from scratch in 2005. Armed with what he considered adequate knowledge, hand skills, and a personable demeanor, he watched as his practice floundered, finances became unpredictable, and his lower back and spirit toward life became worrisome. Rather than continue the trend, he made a guinea pig out of his office, family, and self, attempting any and all personal and professional “experiments” in self-improvement. More than a decade later, he enjoys enviable new patient numbers and case acceptance, a solution- oriented dental team, and, most importantly, a meaningful and positive identity. He happily shares the failures and successes with dental and community groups throughout the country, always ending his presentations with practical, implementable, step-by-step ways to be better.

Articles

This fluoride varnish from Kettenbach USA aims to eliminate the discomforts that sometimes come with other fluoride varnishes all while maintaining the efficacy that clinicians desire. 

A Comfortable, Patient-Friendly Way to Deal With the Gray Areas

Designed to provide patients with a whiter smile in just 3 days, these new kits are a safe, and easy to use at-home whitening option.

New Philips Sonicare Teeth Whitening Kits Offer Semi-Customizable At-Home Whitening for Dental Patients

PreVu is now adding artificial intelligence capabilities to its smile simulation software, enhancing treatment outcomes through this efficient integration. 

PreVu Software Adds Artificial Intelligence Capabilities to Smile Simulation Software

Smilefy, Inc introduces instant, cost-free chairside solution for 3D print-ready mockup designs.

New Smilefy 4.0 Features Innovative 3D Smile Design Powered by AI

Videos

In part 4 of this 4 part series sponsored by SDI, Susan McMahon, DMD, discusses the growing popularity of over-the-counter whitening products, and the need for dental practices to provide access to the safest and most effective whitening approaches. [2 Minutes]

Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry – Part IV: When to Talk Whitening

In part 3 of this 4 part series sponsored by SDI, Susan McMahon, DMD, talks about the desire for longer lasting restorations. Dr McMahon highlights Stela, a SDI's new self-cure composite could be a an option for improved direct dentistry longevity. [6 Minutes]

Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry – Part III: Modern Restorative Materials

In part 2 of this 4 part series sponsored by SDI, Susan McMahon, DMD, discusses the growing number of older patients with decay at restoration margins, and how Riva Star Aqua, SDI's silver diamine fluoride product helps her meet this challenge. [4 Minutes]

Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry – Part II: Arresting Marginal Caries

In part 1 of this 4 part series sponsored by SDI, Susan McMahon, DMD, talks about growing patient awareness of black triangles and how she likes to use Luna 2 composite from SDI when closing them, a service she and her patients love. [3 Minutes]

Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry – Part I: Closing Black Triangles

DMG America has introduced a new workflow to enable the 3D printing of bleaching trays, aiming for more precision and efficiency. 

DMG Utilizes 3D Printing for New Bleaching Tray Workflow

New campaign targeting consumers across the United States features free SheerWhite! teeth whitening kits provided by the practices.