Orthodontic art with a twist; the importance of isolation

Dear DrBicuspid Member,

What inspired the winners of the 2010 Hu-Friedy orthodontic wire-bending contest? For one, it was a love of working with his hands. For the other, it was love for his soon-to-be wife. In exclusive interviews with DrBicuspid.com, these two doctors describe how they designed their metal manipulations -- a dual-color, fully functional chess set and a stunning continuous-wire phoenix -- and what it took to bring them to fruition. Read more.

And while it may be true that no man (or patient) is an island, for today's direct dental restorative procedures, the tooth should be, according to Dr. Moe Anderson. With adhesive dentistry now the standard of care, isolation/evacuation systems have evolved considerably to help ensure the best bond. Click here to read Dr. Anderson's take on which products she prefers.

Meanwhile, in her latest Dental Diaries entry, Dr. Sheri Doniger talks about her recent experiences with an increasingly popular fad in aesthetic dentistry: tooth jewels.

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