2013
Q: How is cosmetic dentistry today different from cosmetic dentistry 10 years ago?
A: Back in the day, anything and everything proposed by a patient was doable and possible. If they wanted to crown every tooth in their mouth for no other reason […]
Read MoreQ: Why choose composite veneers over porcelain veneers?
A: Often, much less tooth structure is needed to be removed with composite veneers compared to porcelain veneers. Patients are more “read up” and actually request a solution that rivals […]
Read MoreQ: How else can you make sure the “house” will look good before you start building it?
A: Well we talked about the diagnostic wax-up being the wax model derived from Digital Smile Design. Now that we have a wax model, I can do something called a […]
Read MoreQ: What is Digital Smile Design and when do you use it?
A: In this day and age where patients are very information-savvy, it is critical that along the pathway of every dental procedure you have a GPS map or blueprint to […]
Read MoreNew Artwork for the Practice – “Behave” by Weston Frizzell
“Behave” original artwork by revered NZ artists Mike Weston and Otis Frizzell. =)
Read MoreAmalgam Replacement: To Do or Not to Do
I get daily requests from my patients asking whether it is wise to replace their old amalgam fillings. Their concerns typically revolve around having mercury in their body and the […]
Read MoreNew Signage: Night View!
Wow! It’s finally up! I have my name on the outside of the building after almost half a year! =) Look forward to seeing you all soon.
Read MoreGo Back to School with a New Smile!
Go Back to School With a New Smile From an AACD Member Cosmetic Dentist (10:35pm, May 25, 2013) AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – While people of all ages return to classrooms […]
Read MorePrecision Dentistry is no easy feat!
Fig. 1. Precision impressions for this case ensured flawless margins and maximum predictability in cementation! Make sure your dentist is a perfectionist if you want your restorations to last!
Read More“Living in Auckland City” by Dr. Clarence Tam for the NZ Dental Association
NZDA Case Report: “Working in Auckland City” Clarence Tam, HBSc, DDS For those of you who don’t know me, I am historically a Torontonian, that is, a person who hails […]
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