Smile design has evolved quite a bit over the years in dentistry. by Dr. Lee Ann Brady How Smile Design Has Evolved in Dentistry In truth, esthetic dentistry is relatively new compared to the age of modern dentistry. When I first learned to treatment plan esthetics and start with tooth position, we would take a printed […]
It’s important to fully meet patients’ aesthetic desires, despite outside conditions that might be affecting the economy or the larger world. Below, one dentist describes a case that emphasized delivering on expectations. Case #17: Achieving Aesthetic Desires in a Tough Economy Clinician: Dr. Mike Maroon, Berlin, CT The desire for aesthetic improvements in one’s smile does not disappear […]
The discipline of aesthetics in any field depends on tried and true principles. That’s why smile design requires so much careful use of balance and symmetry. To achieve something truly exquisite, you have to first make sure the bones of the thing are sturdy. Then, you can build something beautiful. In this case, you’ll learn one […]
We’ve rounded up some of the best Gold Dust blog posts of the year so that you can access a condensed list of key clinical and practice-related advice in one place. 2017 is only a few days away, leaving many with the desire to reflect on the foibles and triumphs of 2016, as well as […]
When a case combines aesthetic and functional needs, the team approach to treatment is essential to success. Case #4: A Solid Team, Comprehensive Treatment, and Ideal Lab Techniques Clinician: Dr. Paul Biederman, Anchorage, AK With old failing restorations a significant reverse smile line, and lack of anterior guidance, patient Linda pursued treatment for aesthetic and functional reasons. […]
These spectacular smile design tips are the foundation of gorgeous clinical results. by Dr. John Nosti Good aesthetic dentistry is all about taking the knowledge you’ve gleaned from years in school and your real-world practice … and then going back to essential principles. Before you take on your next, most impressive case yet, review the following […]
Working with the dental lab brings up a a long list of common questions. In this post, we outline a few that come up time and again. Negotiating the complex requirements for lab cases can be a confusing process. Use these three tips when sending your case to a trusted ceramist. Preschedule Your Smile Design Cases […]
We’ve put together a comprehensive checklist for sending a successful smile design case to Gold Dust Dental Lab. If followed accurately, this can ensure the most efficient outcome for working with the lab. High quality results are all about the best preparation. Initial Smile Design Preparation Materials To start with, put together the face bow transfer, stick […]
Gold Dust is privileged to have been a part of the popular television show, ABC Extreme Weight Loss, as the official dental lab working in collaboration with Studio B Smiles. The show focuses on the complete physical transformation of men and women desperate to make a change in their lives. With the support and guidance […]
Minimal Prep Veneers Case Study by Dr. Mike Smith With any anterior case it is important to master the esthetics in the treatment planning phase in order to provide the patient with their desired cosmetic results. Patient CJ was presented with a diastema, and case goals were to deprogram and regain anterior guidance, while moving the […]
