Veneer visions

Tunnel visions

What advice would you give to someone who is considering a career in science? It is important not to shy away from addressing big questions. This will require actively seeking interdisciplinary knowledge, and developing collaborative skills. It is also important to integrate well in the scientific community, and participate in community efforts (such as reviewing manuscripts and grants). If you...

Allied Visions

The Book of Visions 2000 – Visions of the Wireless World

Mobile communication systems and the Internet are key technologies for the development of the information society, in which access to applications and services of high quality is provided in a seamless manner so that the user is not aware of the nature of the underlying network technologies. Wireless systems beyond 3G will contribute to the implementation of such a user-friendly communication p...

Visions and Re-Visions of Charles Joseph Minard

Charles Joseph Minard is most widely known for a single work-his poignant flowmap depiction ofthe fate ofNapoleon's GrandArmy in the disastrous Russian campaign of 1812. In fact, Minard was a true pioneer in thematic cartography and in statistical graphics; he developed many novel graphic forms to depict data, always with the goal to let the data "speak to the eyes." This article reviews Minard...

Porcelain Laminate Veneer Therapy Ultra - thin veneer options using no - prep or partial - prep philosophy

During the past 25 years, there has been a lot of discussion regarding the preparation techniques used for porcelain veneers. Calamia and other early pioneers looked at veneers as a non-invasive, additive process and worked primarily with a nopreparation concept. Early on it was found that a little enamel preparation could help to enhance the esthetic outcome and improve the marginal fit. Later...