It is necessary to incorporate technological advances achieved in the field of engineering into dentistry in order to enhance the process of diagnosis, treatment planning and enable the doctors to render better treatment to their patients. To achieve this ultimate goal long distance collaborations are often necessary. This paper discusses the various collaborative tools and their applications t...

New science and technologies are making their way into all aspects of dental practice and have changed traditional approaches to diagnosis, risk assessment, prevention and many other procedures. The impact of nanotechnology on the field of dentistry is creating major changes with respect to improvement of health, diagnosis and proper use of natural resources. Nanotechnology has its greatest eff...

The need for this document reflects the often controversial history of the field, with many unfounded claims and “facts” that have served to negatively impact many in dentistry and other disciplines toward the field and those who practice orofacial myology. By addressing facts and fictions here, you should be better equipped to represent your discipline in a manner consistent with the scientifi...

Dr. Duret first introduced the CAD/CAM concept to dentistry in 1973 in Lyon, France in his thesis entitled Empreinte Optique, which translates to Optical Impression. The concept of CAD/CAM systems was further developed by Dr. Mormann, a Swiss Dentist, and Mr. Brandestini, who was an electrical engineer. 8 CEREC was the first commercially available digital impression system for use in the field ...