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

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 Bad economy or not, patients still want to look good.  And with so many options and more awareness about what it can do for their smile, many patients are turning to professional whitening to give their smile that little something extra. In the September 2010 DPR Cosmetic Survey, 55% of dentists said chairside whitening is the cosmetic dentistry procedure that has been most profitable for their practice.

They still want whitening

Teeth whitening kits are popping up at shopping mall kiosks, cosmetic departments and beauty salons. Is it legal?

Unregulated teeth whitening dangers

 01 What experience do you bring to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry?

10 Questions: The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

 In last months issue of Best Cosmetic Dentistry Practices I introduced the Silverman Institute’s Cosmetic Dentistry Boot Camp program and how you can use some of the systems I teach in Boot Camp to transform your cosmetic practice in one day. However, one of the essential ingredients in accomplishing this goal is the ability to determine predictable results with less stress before you expand your cosmetic program. In Boot Camp I teach dentists exactly how to do that.

Cosmetic Dentistry Boot Camp, Part 2

With over 30 years of experience, Dr Lori Trost has helped thousands of patients improve their smiles and regain their confidence while experiencing the very best care.

She received her dental degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine before creating a successful restorative and preventive-based practice in the Greater St. Louis area that is known for delivering excellent patient care. As an accomplished dental educator, key opinion leader, and clinical evaluator for innovative dental products, Dr Trost has first exposure to many breaking technologies which she incorporates into her patient-centered care.

Isolated and accessible

 There is no material in the history of dentistry that has undergone as much evolution as composite resin. The face of restorative dentistry changed forever when successful bonding to dentin was achieved. Since then, the goal of clinical and material science has been to find simple, predictable approaches to the composite restorative process.

A new category of composite resin

 You can't use the economy as an excuse.  Just because the economy is down doesn't mean you shouldn't offer your patients the best possible care, or that you should assume they can't afford that care. It just means you and your team have to work a little harder to educate your patients about their options, and that includes veneers.

Exclusive Survey: Make them smile

Has the economic downturn negatively impacted patients’ ability to afford smile makeover procedures? If you work on Main Street the answer is most likely, “of course it has!" In this edition of Best Cosmetic Dentistry Practices, I will share with you seven action steps that will help your patients understand how recent advances in cosmetic dental technology directly benefit them. The result will be more patients leaving your office with renewed self-confidence and feeling empowered when they are in business or social situations.

7 steps to give your patients the best smile makeover in any economy

A team at the Vienna University of Technology recently set a speed record for 3D printing on a nano-scale with a new "two-photon lithography" technology that uses a focused laser to print solid objects from a liquid resin.

"Two-photon lithography" allows faster 3D printing on a nanometer scale.

When John Lennon's tooth went up for auction, Canadian dentist Michael Zuk realized he had to have it.