Q: 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 […]
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New Artwork for the Practice – “Behave” by Weston Frizzell
“Behave” original artwork by revered NZ artists Mike Weston and Otis Frizzell. =)
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Amalgam 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 […]
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New 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 […]
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Precision 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 […]
Read MoreSmile of the week!
Mary K. Actual patient of Dr. Clarence Tam, HBSc, DDS “Book in NOW to make 2013 YOUR year of transformation!”
Read MoreBad Breath? Don’t let Halitosis turn your Christmas Holiday conversations sour. Here are 5 foods to fight bad breath.
1) Eat crunchy fruits and vegetables like celery, carrot and apples! The best time to eat these is after a meal as these fibre-full snacks will work to dislodge any […]
Read MoreAre COMPONEERS right for you? A 10-point checklist:
1) Minimal crowding or crookedness of teeth 2) Lighter teeth desired 3) Already have tried dental whitening but still not satisfied 4) Not interested in Invisalign or braces to straighten […]
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