UCSB scientists have tapped into an unlikely source to help them develop a more durable dental restoration composite: Mussels. Researchers studied the mechanisms mussels use to adhere to surfaces, and applied that science to a new type of dental composite that will provide an extra layer of durability to treated teeth. The payoff? Longer lasting…
So many of us experience problems with oral health and really don’t know how to work our way through it; we really we don’t know the questions to ask when we’re faced with a serious dental procedure. Dr. Saul Pressner recently put some of those questions and concerns to rest in an exclusive radio interview…
Dr. Alleman is returning to Knoxville, TN in December to offer another round of courses in Biomimetic Dentistry. Dates for the Foundations and Protocols course will be December 1-2, 2017. Dates for the Master Techniques course will be December 8-9, 2017. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the field of biomimetic dentistry,…
The following is a guest post written by Dr. H. Robert Stender of THE SCIENCE OF SMILES@ — a biomimetic dentist in Pasadena CA. I am proud to be one of the leading “Tooth-Conserving” dental offices in Pasadena and Los Angeles. This means I am a biomimetic dentist; a certified member of the Academy of…
Sign Up Now! Our Training Dr. Nejad has worked with Dr. Alleman to perfect the Biomimetic Dentistry CE training program over the last 6 years. This is the most organized and thorough biomimetic training program out there. The material and models were developed specifically for this program to make training extremely effective and comprehensive. There…
Sure, coffee is one of those beverages that goes in and out of favor with regard to health. Just within the past week, we’ve been told that mothers’ coffee consumption may raise danger of miscarriage and that as many as 5 cups a day may deliver a variety of health benefits. As with so many…
Dentists are always advising patients to keep healthy food habits so that they can maintain their beautiful smiles. While proper and regular cleaning of your teeth and the use of appropriate cleaning products are all important, your eating habits can also have a huge impact on the health of your teeth. Sugary food and starchy…
Several studies highlight the association between missing teeth and heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and death. Why should missing teeth be predictive of these other conditions? In a word: Disease. Apart from accidents, disease in the teeth or gums is the main reason a person loses teeth. Oral infections may begin in the mouth, but as…
While it’s probable that a dentist will place more foreign material in your body than any other medical practitioner, it’s rare to hear an honest accounting about the practice of doing so. Perhaps that’s what makes Dr. James Rota’s Mirror of the Body such an intriguing book. While the book is memoir of the doctor’s 50 year…
Biomimetic dentistry treats weak, fractured, and decayed teeth in a way that keeps them strong and seals them from bacterial invasion. Careful sealing against infection removes the need for 60% to 90% of the crowns and root canals of traditional dentistry! What’s Different about Biomimetic Dentistry? Instead of simply filling cavities as though they were…
Thoughts of filling cavities often conjure up dental fears in patients who are afraid of drills and needles. Fortunately, there’s little to be afraid of in dental offices that practice Biomimetic Dentistry. What is Biomimetic Dentistry? Biomimetic Dentistry is a minimally invasive approach to dentistry. With traditional dentistry, drilling into a tooth to fill a…
There is a growing group of dental practices across the country that are paving the way for a new revolutionary dentistry to fix teeth. It’s called Biomimetic Dentistry. Biomimetic Dentistry a hassle-free, pain-free type of dentistry that replaces standard “drill and fill” procedures with gentler, more effective dental treatments. Say Goodbye to Traditional Dentistry Biomimetic Dentistry…
