September 2025

Pain Killers

By Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD

When patients are in pain, they don’t care how successful the practice’s digital marketing program is.

Why Choosing the Right DSO Matters More Than Ever

By Ryan Mingus

What many dental practice owners who are looking to sell don’t realize is that some buyers may not survive long enough to deliver on the deals they are offering.

Desquamative Gingivitis: Medical and Surgical Management of Oral Lesions

By Maria L. Geisinger, DDS, MS

This article reviews the clinical characteristics, diagnostic approaches, and treatment protocols for mucocutaneous diseases associated with DG.

Use of Trigger Point Injections in the Management of Myofascial Pain in Patients With Temporomandibular Disorders

By Kevin Chung, DDS, MSD, Nicholas Sotak, DMD, MSD

The case underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis and multidisciplinary management of myofascial pain, highlighting TPI therapy as an effective, minimally invasive treatment within a multimodal care approach.

Integrating Various Ceramic Materials and Adhesive Concepts to Achieve a Functional and Esthetic Result

Chiara Burgio, DDS; Benedetta Grassi, DDS; Richard D. Trushkowsky, DDS; and Ye Shi, DDS, MS

This article demonstrates the selection and use of various ceramic materials, the proper sequencing of the placement of each restoration, and appropriate adhesive application to achieve an esthetic, long-term result.

Regenerating a Periodontal Defect Using Augmentation With Octacalcium Phosphate–Coated 100% Cancellous Bone Mineral: Clinical Case Report

Myung Ho Lee, DDS

This case report demonstrates the long-term safety and reliability of xenograft material to support bone regeneration in a patient who was treated for alveolar bone loss due to periodontitis.

Beyond Osseointegration: Biomaterials for Oral Regeneration in Implant Dentistry

By Priscilla Sosa, DMD, Layal Bou Semaan, DMD, MS, Maria L. Geisinger, DDS, MS

A paradigm shift from osseointegration to a more holistic assessment of implant success has placed an emphasis on biologically driven treatment approaches, accentuating optimal tissue regeneration, esthetic outcomes, and long-term peri-i...

OSSIX® and PrimeTaper™ EV: Enabling Predictable, Long-Term Implant Success

Barack describes OSSIX® regenerative solutions and PrimeTaper™ EV implants as ‘paradigmshifting’ technologies for achieving consistent, esthetic, and biologically sound outcomes.

GlidePRO®: A Major Step Forward in Full-Arch Implant Dentistry

GlidePRO’s stackable guide system is engineered for efficiency, enabling bone reduction, implant placement, and prosthetic seating using a single fixed reference.

OsteoGen® Plug Simplifies, Enhances Site Development Protocols

The OsteoGen® Plug is a graftinfused hybrid material that streamlines socket preservation by combining bone graft and collagen in a single step.

LOCATOR® Angled Abutment: Ideal Solution to Off-Axis Implant Challenges

The angled abutment actually has the potential to improve implant and bone health by enabling a more favorable distribution of forces,” Scherer says.

Prioritizing the Mouth–Body Connection for Individuals With Special Needs

By Michael M. Le, MBA, JD, Beatriz Adame, Kayla Erps, DDS

As awareness about this dynamic grows, and as people increasingly acknowledge and prioritize their oral health, individuals with special needs or those who face barriers to seeing a dentist are often overlooked.