Dental Library

It is our great pleasure to provide you with the Dear Doctor - Dentistry & Oral Health Digital Library. Written exclusively by the foremost dental educators and clinicians in the field of dentistry, this library provides you with the latest developments and advancements on all aspects of dentistry to help you make the best decisions for your dental health. Such decisions can change not only your smile but your life for the better. If you have any questions after exploring the library, please feel free to ask our team.

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Featured Article on Teeth Whitening - View all whitening articles
	Teeth Whitening - Brighter, lighter, whiter... Today brighter, lighter, whiter teeth have become a norm. Tooth whitening by bleaching is a successful, conservative, relatively inexpensive and safe alternative... Read Article

Featured Article on Porcelain Veneers - View all veneer articles
	Smile Design Enhanced with Porcelain Veneers In part two of the series on Smile Design, Dear Doctor takes an in-depth look at Porcelain Veneers, a superior yet minimally invasive technique for smile enhancement. We'll explain not only when they're appropriate, but also when they're not... Read Article

Featured Article on Dental Implants - View all dental implant articles
	Dental Implants - Your Third Set of Teeth A discovery fifty years ago paved the way for one of dentistry's most exciting, natural looking and successful tooth replacement systems. Learn how dental implants might just possibly change your life... Read Article

Featured Article on Periodontal (Gum) Disease - View all gum disease articles
	Understanding Gum (Periodontal) Disease Have your gums ever bled when you brushed or flossed? This most commonly overlooked simple sign may be the start of silent (periodontal) disease leading to tooth loss. Learn what you can do to prevent this problem and keep your teeth for life... Read Article

Featured Article on Tooth Decay - View all tooth decay articles
	What is Tooth Decay? - And How to Prevent It! Tooth Decay is an infection, and many people don't realize that it is preventable. Tooth decay is perhaps the number one reason children and adults lose teeth during their lifetime. Explore the causes of tooth decay, its prevention and the relationship to bacteria, sugars and acids... Read Article

Featured Article on Restorative Dentistry - View all restorative dentistry articles
	The Natural Beauty of Tooth Colored Fillings The public's demand for aesthetic tooth colored (metal free) restorations (fillings) together with the dental profession's desire to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible, has led to the development of special "adhesive" tooth colored restorations... Read Article

Featured Article on Oral Hygiene - View all oral hygiene articles
	Oral Hygiene - Dental Health for Life The best tools for maintaining your oral health are a quality toothbrush, toothpaste, a roll of dental floss, approved mouthwash and good diet. Unfortunately, myths and folklore abound on how and what to use to best effect. This article cuts through the confusion with a winning game plan for oral health... Read Article

About Dear Doctor - Dentistry & Oral Health
Dear Doctor magazine is a quarterly publication written exclusively by dental health care professionals for the education and well-being of you, the general public. Written in uncomplicated language, Dear Doctor provides information that is accurate, authoritative, and trustworthy on all aspects of dentistry.

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