title: Current paradigm shifts in dentistry.
abstract: It is a time of revolution and innovation in dentistry. Many of the ongoing changes are significant, while others are less influential. I have discussed numerous observable and inevitable paradigm shifts. Dentists are advised to note the ongoing trends, become educated about them, evaluate the importance of the changes in their individual practices and to their patients, and to integrate these changes into practice.
authors.affiliation: Brigham Young University, USA. info@pccdental.com
authors.forename: Gordon J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000737:chemistry; D003729:Dental Care; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000145:classification; D004194:Disease; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007754:Laboratories, Dental / Q000458:organization & administration; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D019252:Radiography, Dental, Digital; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D015040:Zirconium / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D015921:Dental Implants; D003764:Dental Materials; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D015040:Zirconium; C028541:zirconium oxide