Cosmetic Dentistry

A Townie presents a hybrid digital-analog technique that blends planning precision with artistic layering to deliver natural-looking composite veneers in a single appointment.
May 2025
Townies share tips and techniques for reducing white spots on teeth
February 2025
by Dr. Nareg Apelian
Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular cosmetic dentistry courses and more.
June 2024
by Dr. Robert Rosenfeld
Dr. Robert Rosenfeld shares a case in which he treated the dreaded “black triangles” on a patient’s front teeth, using a specialized matrix kit and a composite with chameleon-like qualities.
June 2024
The results are in, and now it’s time to announce the winners of the 2023 Dental Townie Choice Awards—and this year, we shine the spotlight on the victors in a few notable races.
December 2023
by Drs. Anthony D. Viazis and Evangelia Dartzalopoulou
Drs. Anthony D. Viazis and Evangelia Dartzalopoulou discusses a patient case in which a general dentist treated a patient’s complete underbite in centric occlusion using only brackets and an archwire.
November 2024
by Dr. Hibret Hailu Benjamin
As Dr. Hibret Hailu Benjamin explains, for cosmetic dentistry cases, it’s essential for dentists to communicate effectively, use modern technology and techniques, and help patients stay realistic in their expectations. Benjamin’s case study illustrates the use of photography, digital smile design and more.
December 2023
Precise bonds with every drop
October 2023
Dentaltown's monthly dental poll reveals how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the profession. Take a look at this month’s topic and results on labs.
October 2023
Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the dental market.
June 2023
A Townie shares a five-step process for better restorative results
December 2022
by Dr. Jeanette MacLean
Dr. Jeanette MacLean shares a case study and assessment of the latest entry into the field of over-the-counter whitening products—brush-on emulsions.
November 2022
by Dr. John Heimke
Improvements in restorative materials and conservative techniques offer clinicians the ability to deliver highly aesthetic results using minimally invasive or no-preparation veneers to restore smiles and even straighten misaligned teeth. Dr. John Heimke explains more and shares a patient case study with a custom-designed smile featuring 18 minimally invasive veneers.
June 2023
A well-known Townie contributes a visual walkthrough of creating an aesthetic veneer result
October 2023
Townies provide instrument advice for a dentist just beginning his oral surgery journey.
May 2022
by Dr. Rod Kurthy
Dr. Rod Kurthy shares his foolproof method to gaining more cosmetic dentistry patients in your practice.
December 2016
The votes are in—the ballots are counted! See which products, services and equipment won the top spots for 2017.
December 2017
by Dr. Brian S. Gurinsky
In this follow-up to his February 2018 article on functional crown lengthening, Denver periodontist and Dentaltown board member Dr. Brian Gurinsky explains why you should lengthen a crown for aesthetic reasons.
July 2018
by Dr. Jonathan Ferencz
Dr. Jonathan Ferencz shares a case in which he bridges the analog–digital divide when creating anterior aesthetic veneers.
August 2020
by Dr. Terry Shaw
One of our most-followed Townies, Dr. Terry Shaw, shares a case in which he treated a well-known Canadian tenor’s severely worn dentition over two visits by rebuilding the patient’s upper and lower teeth with composite.
November 2020
With our monthly dental poll you can see how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the profession. Take a look at this month’s topic and results on materials.
October 2021
After Townies cast their ballots for their favorite dental services and products, we tallied the results. Now it’s time to announce the winners of the 2021 Townie Choice Awards!
December 2021
by Dr. John Nosti
Dentaltown editorial advisory board member Dr. John Nosti shares his 10-step guide to cosmetic case success, with specific suggestions to help dentists incorporate the process—which starts with understanding the patient’s goals and desires—into their own practices.
March 2022
by Dr. Tom Hughes
Before Dr. Tom Hughes tackles some restorative and cosmetic cases, he creates a temporary composite simulation veneer that allows the patient to take the proposed treatment for a test drive and visualize what the finished work would look like. He shares several cases in which he used the “Smile Trial” technique to generate high trust, high case acceptance and high satisfaction levels for patients and dentists alike.
June 2022
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