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J. William “Bill” Claytor, Jr., DDS, MAGD, PA graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry and completed a two year General Practice Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has been awarded the coveted Fellowship and Mastership from the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Claytor has lectured nationally on Cerec Connect, has completed the Sirona Speakers Academy Workshop (2011), the Sirona Digital Impressioning Trainers Workshop (2012), and has been a Beta tester for Apollo DI, Cerec Connect, and Cerec Omnicam. He also is a Mentor for the Digital ACCEPT Programs and has completed Level 3 and Level 4 courses at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry and attended inLab 4.2 training from the Cerec On Demand Education Center. Dr. Claytor has published in Dental Products Report and Cerec Online magazine (www.cereconline.com) describing his journey into digital impressioning using Cerec Connect, Cerec Omnicam, and OrthoPhos XG-3D.

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I guess one could say I was not instantly convinced. My introduction to digital impressions began in 2003 with a CEREC® 3 demonstration at a dental convention. From the beginning, I was fascinated with the digital imaging portion of the technology, but was resistant to change.

Making the move to digital impressions with the CEREC AC Connect from Sirona Dental Systems

This second installment to Dr. Havery Silverman's Same Day Smile Makeover Series provides tips on how to select the right candidate for this cosmetic dentistry procedure. In the last issue of this series, I described an optional treatment that works as an alternative to conventional porcelain laminate veneers when doing elective cosmetic dentistry. 

Same Day Smile Makeover: Selecting the right patients

1. Consider offering an affordable, non-invasive veneer as an option to conventional porcelain veneers. There are several non-invasive techniques you might choose to use. Not everyone needs or can afford porcelain veneers. Sure they are a great service for our patients, but composites have evolved.

7 ways to lead the pack in cosmetic dentistry

Social media agency Maximize Social Media LLC announced its cosmetic dentistry marketing program Friday, providing online marketing support to cosmetic dentistry practices worldwide. The agency will provide complete social media management for dentists who offer cosmetic surgery, reconstruction, and other specialized oral procedures.

Social media agency launches cosmetic dentistry marketing program

A past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry who has been in practice for more than three decades, Dr. Dean Lodding has tried a number of different dental materials.

Get consistent results with Bisco's DUO-LINK Aesthetic Luting Cement

Laura Dodge, a dental assistant who writes for About.com, posted her take on the top questions asked when it comes to cosmetic dentistry.

You Weigh In: Common questions about cosmetic dentistry

Renee Knight is a freelance writer and editor who's been covering the dental industry for 15 years. 

Now that their college days are behind them, recent graduates are ready to shift their focus to the job market. But interviewing can be stressful-especially in today’s economic climate-and these new grads need something to boost their confidence as they meet potential employers.

Help recent graduates nail a job interview with cosmetic dentistry services

Featuring before and after photographs on your dental practice website, especially if you offer cosmetic dental care procedures, is extremely important to attract new patients. Your website not only allows patients to schedule appointments, submit questions and acts as a referral program, it also shows off the dental work you have done. Research shows that there are 11 million Internet searches for dentists within a given month.

Top 10 tips for before and after dental photographs

No one likes the look of wrinkles or sagging skin especially when they mar the look of a smile that has been newly improved by teeth whitening, veneers, implants or other dental procedures.

Cosmetic dentist goes glamorous by coining the "Neck up Makeover"

Lisa Holzkopf was always indecisive when it came to making major changes to her smile. She had what she describes as “smaller than normal front teeth.” They had to be shaven down after she chipped her front tooth on the edge of a swimming pool during her high school years, and one tooth slightly overlapped the other one. When she first talked to Dr.