The Journal
Notes from practice.
Occasional essays on dentistry, patient education, and the science of oral health — written for readers who ask good questions.
- March 20266 min
What patients actually remember from a consultation.
A dozen years of practice have taught me that clarity beats completeness. What we choose not to say matters as much as what we do.
Read essay → - February 20268 min
The quiet revolution in adhesive dentistry.
Bonding technology has changed what conservative dentistry can look like. A short essay on where the field is heading.
Read essay → - January 20265 min
On the myth of the perfect smile.
The most beautiful smiles are the ones that look like they belong to the face. A note on proportion, restraint, and taste.
Read essay → - December 20257 min
Reading dental research without a PhD.
A short guide to evaluating dental studies — sample sizes, follow-up periods, and the questions that separate signal from noise.
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