Dentistry Made Simple episodes:

• October 12, 2025Dental Digital Photography

  A comprehensive guide for clinicians and students interested in oral aesthetics and photographic techniques. The text emphasizes the significance of clinical photography in modern dentistry for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, patient education, and communication among the dental team, including technicians. Furthermore, the source details the technical aspects of digital photography, explaining concepts like exposure, aperture, depth of field, and composition, specifically in the context of medical and dental applications. Finally, the material dedicates substantial attention to the protocols and standards for common aesthetic oral clinical photography, including the principles of Digital Smile Design (DSD) and various case reports illustrating its practical application in complex aesthetic treatments.
  
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• October 12, 2025Dental Anatomy Coloring Book

  Focusing on comprehensive coverage of dentally related anatomy as well as general anatomy of the head and neck. The resource is designed for dental professionals to enhance learning and memory retention using a coloring book format, which visually aids in understanding intricate structures and their relationships. Content spans various systems, including embryology, histology, skeletal, muscular, vascular, nervous, and glandular systems, offering figures, fill-in-the-blank review questions, and multiple-choice tests, particularly emphasizing orofacial anatomy and the periodontium. The material breaks down complex biological processes such as cell division and tissue development, alongside detailed descriptions of tooth structures, landmarks, and dental numbering systems.
  
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• October 12, 2025TextBoook of General and Oral Surgery

  An extensive overview of surgical principles and practices, with a strong focus on oral and maxillofacial surgery. The material covers fundamental concepts like wound healing, general surgery basics, and managing complications such as shock, infections, and bleeding disorders, including the use of blood transfusions and antibiotic prophylaxis. Specific sections address detailed procedures, including anesthesia and sedation techniques, dental extractions and their complications, management of jaw cysts, and periradicular surgery. The content also explores advanced topics in the field, such as orthognathic surgery, the treatment of facial fractures and cleft lip/palate, salivary gland pathology, and the use of modern techniques like dental implants, cryosurgery, and laser therapy.
  
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• October 12, 2025Craig’s RESTORATIVE DENTAL MATERIALS

  An extensive overview of restorative dental materials, covering their fundamental material science properties and clinical applications. It details the composition, structure, and mechanical properties of various materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, focusing on concepts like stress-strain, viscoelasticity, and hardness testing. Furthermore, the text explores biocompatibility testing methods for these materials, discusses the specific properties and handling of impression materials and gypsum products, and addresses advanced topics like CAD/CAM systems, dental implants, and tissue engineering in dentistry.
  
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• October 12, 2025Dental Care and Oral Health

  An extensive overview of dental care and oral health, covering everything from basic hygiene practices like brushing and flossing to complex medical conditions and treatments. Content addresses topics such as the causes and prevention of dental caries (cavities) and gum disease, the role of fluoride in oral health, and issues specific to different age groups, including children and older adults. Furthermore, the text examines specialized dental procedures, including orthodontics, endodontics, and dental implants, as well as the oral implications of systemic health issues like diabetes, cancer treatment, and various disabilities.
  
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• October 12, 2025Dental Management of Sleep Disorders

  A comprehensive overview of dental sleep medicine, focusing heavily on the diagnosis and management of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders (SRBDs) like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It outlines the growing role of the dentist in screening for these conditions, discussing various diagnostic tools such as the Polysomnogram (PSG), Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT), and specialized questionnaires like the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). A major portion of the text addresses treatment options, including the fabrication and titration of Oral Appliances (OAs), comparing them with Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy, and reviewing various surgical interventions. Furthermore, the material explores the complex relationship between sleep disorders and other health issues, such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, orofacial pain, and pediatric sleep issues, while also clarifying normal sleep physiology and the mechanism of conditions like sleep bruxism (SB).
  
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• October 12, 2025Dental Anatomy

  A comprehensive overview of dental anatomy and its clinical applications, beginning with foundational knowledge such as basic terminology, tooth numbering systems, and the structure of permanent and primary dentition. A significant portion of the text is dedicated to detailed morphology of specific tooth classes, including incisors, canines, premolars, and molars, covering their unique features, dimensions, and development times. Furthermore, the text explores periodontal anatomy and disease, outlining the supporting structures of the teeth and conditions like gingival recession and mobility, before transitioning into clinical dentistry topics such as endodontic therapy, restorative procedures (cavity classifications and materials), and the management of malocclusion and dental anomalies. Finally, the sources touch upon forensic dentistry, explaining how dental and craniofacial anatomy is used for human identification and legal casework, alongside a summary of the oral cavity's skeletal and muscular foundations necessary for understanding tooth function and treatment.
  
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• October 12, 2025Crash Course in Removable Prosthodontics

  An extensive crash course in removable prosthodontics, covering both complete dentures (CD) and removable partial dentures (RPD). For complete dentures, the text systematically outlines the clinical and laboratory steps, from diagnosis and anatomical landmarks to impression taking, establishing maxillomandibular relationships, processing the final denture with acrylic resin, and managing common post-insertion errors and sequelae. The section on removable partial dentures focuses on treatment planning, the purpose and design of various RPD components like major connectors and clasps, and the process of surveying and tooth preparation. Essential topics such as the properties of dental materials like gypsum and impression pastes, as well as specialized procedures like relining, rebasing, and the fabrication of immediate and copy dentures, are also detailed throughout the document.
  
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• October 12, 2025Dental Implant Failure: A Clinical Guide to Prevention, Treatment, and Maintenance Therapy

  An extensive overview of dental implant failure, emphasizing the critical importance of prevention through meticulous planning and technique. Specifically, the sources detail the necessity of comprehensive patient selection and the evaluation of systemic and dental risk factors, such as diabetes and a history of periodontitis. The material outlines best practices for surgical and prosthodontic procedures, including the use of modern imaging (like CBCT) and surgical guides for accurate implant placement, which should be restoration-driven ("crown-down planning"). Furthermore, the texts explore the etiology of peri-implant diseases—including the roles of bacterial biofilm, residual cement, and material choice—and discuss the essential components of a routine implant maintenance visit, which involves systematic examination and hygiene reinforcement.
  
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• October 12, 2025Crash Course in Periodontics

  A broad range of topics related to gum disease and surrounding dental structures, likely intended for dental students or practitioners. It outlines fundamental concepts such as the examination and microbiology of periodontal tissues, methods for plaque and calculus removal, including detailed brushing techniques and chemical control agents. Furthermore, the material explores the pathogenesis and clinical management of various acute and chronic periodontal diseases, such as gingivitis, periodontitis, and necrotizing conditions, while dedicating sections to risk factors like smoking, diabetes, stress, and illicit drug use. Finally, the course details periodontal surgical procedures, including flap techniques, guided tissue regeneration, and corrective surgeries like crown lengthening and the management of mucogingival defects and endo-perio lesions.
  
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