March 2025

Ten Personal Revelations About Retirement

By Gary Greenstein, DDS

After a long dental career spanning 52-½ years, I had anxiety about retiring, because it is a life-changing event.

Eight Keys for the Reconstructive Therapy of Peri-Implantitis-Related Intrabony Defects

By Robert A. Levine, DDS, Alberto Monje, DDS, MS, PhD, Muhammad H.A. Saleh, BDS, MSD, MS, Debora R. Dias, DDS, MSc, Khushboo Kalani, DDS, MS, Harold M. Pinsky, DDS, Jeffrey Ganeles, DMD, Franck Renouard, DDS, Mauricio G. Araujo, DDS, MSc, PhD

This article focuses on operator factors when treating peri-implantitis and presents a stepwise approach to eight essential keys for successful regenerative/reparative treatment of peri-implantitis defects.

Current Evidence for Caries Prevention and Enamel Remineralization

By Nathaniel C. Lawson, DMD, PhD

Caries prevention and enamel remineralization are two critical facets of oral health that involve a multifaceted approach.

Use of a Cellular Bone Matrix and Custom Titanium Mesh Scaffold for Vertical Bone Augmentation of the Posterior Mandible: A Case Report

By Michael J. Hartman, DMD

The case demonstrates the effectiveness of combining CBM and custom TM for complex bone augmentation, offering a predictable and stable foundation for dental implants.

Combining Digital Technology and Traditional Principles to Optimize Complete Removable Denture Treatment

By Zev Kaufman, DDS, Klenise S. Paranhos, DDS, MS, Ludovic F. de Carle, DDS, Mary Kang, DDS

Today, providers can incorporate digital technology into many of the clinical steps to minimize the number of visits and procedure time needed to fabricate a complete denture.

Dental Impressions: The Continued Expansion of Digital Technologies

By Macarena Rivera, DMD, MSc

Impression-making techniques have continuously evolved from basic physical casts to the sophisticated digital scans of today.

Primescan® 2 and DS Core®: Fast, Comfortable, Accurate Impression-Taking

With just a WiFi connection, the Primescan 2 intraoral scanner can capture high-precision digital impressions, which are immediately available to view on any connected device via the DS Core portal.

Celebrating 118 Years of the Alpha Omega Legacy

Jamie Pirowskin

Today, Alpha Omega has evolved into a global organization that fights antisemitism, supports dental schools and centers in Israel, and fosters a community that helps dental students and professionals excel in their profession.