Smiles abound at Chicago Midwinter; how to fix chipped restorations

Dear DrBicuspid Member,

We had a great time last week at the Chicago Midwinter meeting, where the atmosphere was more electric than we've seen in recent years and the exhibit hall floor busier than ever.

Click here to read more about several new and innovative products that debuted at the meeting, where the emphasis was on how to improve patient compliance, how to use technology to enhance your business practices, and how to ensure your practice thrives in any economy.

Meanwhile, chipped restorations -- whether all-ceramic or porcelain-fused-to-metal -- are a common problem for dentists. A new literature review in the Journal of the American Dental Association outlines why they happen and offers recommendations for fixing the problem without replacing the restoration.

And in his latest Ask Marty Q&A, Dr. Marty Jablow answers a reader's question about how to use practice marketing tools to enhance patient referrals.