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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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. [...]
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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 [...]
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Dr. Finlay is presented the Peter Dawson Faculty Award for his time in service as a Senior Faculty Member of the Dawson Academy.
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Scott Finlay DDS, FAGD, FAACD | Friday, July 29,2011 2011 Continuing Dental Education Summer Symposium Ocean City, Maryland The baby boomers are coming of age. They represent a significant demographic with very special dental needs. They enter our offices asking to improve their oral health and their smiles. Many have done their online research and are [...]
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An impressive group of well trained restorative dentists as well a several specialists and dental consultant attended the program. A special thanks goes out to Dr. Raj Upadya (&Lydia!) and Dr. Sunita Merriman, who are the facilitators for this excellent interdisciplinary group in Northern New Jersey. Kavita, You certainly speak for us all about [...]
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One of the most common dental procedures is the filling. A filling is used to repair minor tooth problems, such as cracks and small cavities. Most fillings are made of metal but now there is a better alternative called a composite. These fillings are superior because they don’t have the toxicity of metal and they [...]
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Cosmetic Dentistry relates to those procedures and techniques that manage the appearance, function and health of an individual’s smile. The ancient Greeks taught us centuries ago that the foundation of esthetics is essentially a reflection of the relative health of any system. We are attracted to those elements that are healthy and give us the [...]
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