Dear Imaging Insider,
In the latest installment of his popular "Journey into the third dimension" series, Dr. Anthony Ramirez writes that combining 3D imaging with clinical findings yields indisputable evidence that becomes the foundation for a complete examination. Proper diagnosis is the direct result of gathering and reviewing these findings. The question then becomes, "Should I treat this patient or refer to another dentist?" Learn more in our Insider Exclusive.
In other Imaging Community news, in the fourth installment of his series, Dr. Ramirez focuses on the replacement of a single posterior tooth. He writes that while doing so with an implant may be becoming more common, it is still a procedure that needs comprehensive preoperative planning. He details two case reports in computer-assisted guided implantology. Read more here.
The second day of the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2016 meeting in Anaheim, CA, offered practical workshops and presentations on clinical, reimbursement, and practice management topics, as well as dozens of new products from hundreds of exhibitors, including new imaging technology. Read more here.
Dr. Timothy Kosinski illustrates techniques that can make crown removal, extraction, and grafting more reliable and efficient. In the first part of his series, he discusses his treatment philosophy and crown removal. Read his column here.
The evolution of restorative dental technologies, materials, and imaging is more than just a history of drilling and filling, according to Dr. Douglas M. Schulz. With new materials and technology have come changes in practice time management, patient convenience, and marketing opportunities. Read our interview with him here.
