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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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 [...]
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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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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, [...]
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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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Dental Implants are an excellent choice for many patients who are missing teeth but there are several things to consider before choosing a dentist and undergoing surgery. Dental Implants Can Replace One or All Missing Teeth Dental implants can be used to replace one tooth, missing as a result of trauma or congenital defect. For [...]
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The following are questions and concerns from a dentist and Dr. Scott Finlay’s answers and insight. Question 1: Just because I see it (diagnosis it) doesn’t mean my patients will want to treat it (even acute, painful, or blatant problems they are aware of gets put on the back burner). Question 2: How much of the [...]
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Finding a local healthcare professional is not easy. Parents often want to hear from other parents when it comes to making choices for the health of their families. Dr. Finlay and his team were recently selected as a “Favorite Doc” by Chesapeake Family Magazine. They were listed as the “best dentist”. For more information visit: [...]
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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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