According to a recent study conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 92% of adults feel that an attractive smile is a positive social asset, but unfortunately only 50% are actually happy with their own smile. A key factor in processing a beautiful smile is recognizing that the appearance of your smile is only [...]
Read Full Post »
Choosing a cosmetic dentist is a very important decision. It can be difficult to measure the differences between dentists because there is a wide range of training, experience and talents in dentists providing a high level of care. There are a handful of organizations dedicated to advancing cosmetic dentistry and recognizing dentists who meet their [...]
Read Full Post »
In Case Type III, the candidate is challenged to replace a missing maxillary incisor or cuspid to a level of accreditation excellence. The operator is given the option of replacing the missing dental components with either a bridge or an implant. If a bridge is selected, the accepted standard of excellence is the use of [...]
Read Full Post »
Dr. Finlay presented a 3 day hands-on lecture for the Dawson Academy in Chesapeake, Virginia at the Mid-Atlantic Center for Dental Excellence entitled Restoring Anterior Teeth: Esthetic Foundations – Application of the Functional Esthetic Matrix. An over sold group of dentists from across the US and Canada were in attendance.
Read Full Post »
Is it possible to define objectively those principles universally identified as appealing? Although esthetics, in the past sense, is a subjective experience open to artistic interpretation, it is first important to establish a universal set of objective, systematic criteria allowing us to measure and guide our evaluation process. The revised Guide to Accreditation Criteria seeks [...]
Read Full Post »
Our smile and our teeth are a big part of the first impression we make with everyone we meet. It can have a pleasant and positive impact or possibly a negative effect. This is aside from the fact that crooked teeth or improper bite alignment can interfere with proper chewing; place strain on the teeth, [...]
Read Full Post »
Dr. Finlay and his staff have always made me feel comfortable in their office. They all greet you with smiles and are very gentle with their procedures.. Thank you for my new confident smile! Allison Cole If you can’t imagine going to the dentist and having an enjoyable experience then you should definitely visit Dr. [...]
Read Full Post »
True dental esthetics can only be a reflection of the relative health of your mouth. If something doesn’t quite look right, there is usually a reason why. As you begin to consider changes to your smile, it is essential to first understand what signs exist in your smile today that are indications of malfunctions in [...]
Read Full Post »
Everything you need to know for a whiter smile. (Hint: It takes more than bleaching.) Act fast The sooner you get to stains, the less likely they are to stick. “The tannins and polyphenols in foods such as coffee, tea, marinara sauce and red wine adhere to the surface of your tooth in under an [...]
Read Full Post »
Accreditation Case Type I presents the clinician with the broadest canvas to showcase his or her skills. This case type involves six or more indirect restorations within the maxillary arch, treating at least the incisors and canines. The key to delivering an optimal result lies in the clinician’s ability to create a successful rapport with [...]
Read Full Post »