Dentistry Made Simple

Dentistry Made Simple

Dentistry Made Simple brings you clear and practical summaries of the best dentistry books. Each episode condenses key concepts, techniques, and knowledge into simple explanations — perfect for dental students, professionals, and anyone eager to learn from top dental resources.

Episodes

October 16, 2025 19 mins
An extensive overview of orthodontic treatments for Class II malocclusion in patients who are often uncooperative, focusing on various fixed functional and intra-arch noncompliance appliances. The text examines the mechanical designs, modes of action, clinical efficacy, and side effects of numerous devices, including the Herbst appliance, Jasper Jumper, Mandibular Anterior Repositioning Appliance (MARA), and various molar distalize...
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A comprehensive overview of the orthodontic management of Class II malocclusion, detailing various treatment approaches and underlying biological concepts. They discuss the epidemiological and clinical features of Class II malocclusions, including the effects of non-nutritive sucking behaviors and the different subdivisions like Division 1 and Division 2. A significant portion of the text addresses treatment timing, weighing the ev...
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October 15, 2025 16 mins
A comprehensive guide for oral health practitioners and educators regarding prescription medications. The text offers detailed information on various drugs, including their drug class, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, indications and dosages, and a list of side effects/adverse reactions. Critically, the sources also include dental considerations sections, which provide specific guidance for managing dental patients who are t...
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Aimed at improving foundational medical knowledge and preparing users for the NBDE Part I exam. The text consists primarily of multiple-choice questions spanning various medical and anatomical topics, including cardiology, neurology, biochemistry, and embryology, each followed by an answer and a detailed explanation. The publisher emphasizes the book's format, which is designed to identify and resolve knowledge deficits, and notes ...
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Designed to help students prepare for a specialty review exam, likely in dentistry or oral health. The content is presented in a multiple-choice question format with detailed explanations covering a wide array of clinical topics, including pharmacology, endodontics, oral surgery, periodontology, and oral pathology. Notably, the resource provides general advice on verifying drug information and emphasizes a commitment to Continuous ...
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A foundational guide for medical and dental professionals seeking to incorporate 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) into their practices. The content covers the basic understanding, history, and wide-ranging applications of 3D printing across various industries, while maintaining a primary focus on the healthcare sector. Key areas discussed include the workflow of medical 3D printing, necessary data acquisition techniques like CT...
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Presents an interdisciplinary framework for dental diagnosis and treatment planning, emphasizing a "Global Diagnosis" system based on Five CORE Questions to evaluate facial proportions and tooth position, contrasting it with traditional "regional" approaches. Key topics addressed include specific treatment modalities such as esthetic crown lengthening surgery, tissue grafting, orthodontic intrusion and forced eruption, orthognathic...
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October 13, 2025 22 mins
Covers the historical, theoretical, and clinical aspects of endodontic procedures, including diagnosis, treatment planning, instruments, and infection control. It provides detailed information on topics such as pulp anatomy, root canal preparation, filling techniques, and the management of complex cases in both permanent and primary teeth, including endodontic surgery and the treatment of traumatized teeth. The excerpts also addres...
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October 13, 2025 23 mins
Detailing the workflow and features of the dental software for implant planning and surgical guide design. The manual covers essential steps such as CT-to-CT and CT-to-mesh alignment of patient data, defining anatomical structures like the mandibular canal and panoramic curve, and the precise placement of model teeth for backward planning. Significant sections are dedicated to the Implant Positioning process, including selecting co...
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October 13, 2025 25 mins
An extensive overview of local anesthesia in dentistry, detailing the pharmacology of various anesthetic agents like lidocaine, mepivacaine, and articaine, including their dosages, duration, and effects when combined with vasoconstrictors such as epinephrine. It also covers the armamentarium used for injections, discussing syringes, cartridges, and needle gauges, and introduces modern delivery systems like Computer-Controlled Local...
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October 13, 2025 20 mins
Covers a vast range of topics fundamental to the specialty, including the biological basis of craniofacial development from prenatal stages to postnatal growth, focusing heavily on bone remodeling, genetic influences, and the formation of the dentition. Significant attention is paid to the classification, examination, and diagnosis of malocclusion, utilizing various methods like Angle's classification and cephalometric analysis (in...
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A detailed academic overview of the multifaceted concept of dental occlusion and its relationship to the broader masticatory system. The text extensively covers the biological and neurological framework of functional occlusion, examining peripheral sensory mechanisms like periodontal mechanoreceptors and central nervous system components such as neuroplasticity in the sensorimotor cortex, particularly as they relate to adaptation a...
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October 13, 2025 14 mins
A comprehensive overview of feline dentistry, ranging from the anatomy of the oral cavity and dental operatory setup to advanced diagnostic and treatment protocols. The text highlights the importance of general anesthesia for thorough dental care and details numerous anesthetic agents and monitoring techniques. Specialized topics covered include the diagnosis and management of periodontal disease, tooth resorption, trauma, malocclu...
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Focused on dental imaging and diagnosis. The content provides a comprehensive, question-and-answer format for students, covering fundamental concepts like normal anatomy seen in radiographs, the identification of dental materials and foreign objects, and the recognition of technique errors in both intraoral and panoramic radiography. A significant portion of the material is dedicated to the principles, devices, and practical use of...
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Focuses on the complex masticatory system and the principles of "complete dentistry". The text emphasizes the critical importance of a stable and harmonious relationship between the temporomandibular joints (TMJs), the masticatory muscles, and the occluding surfaces of the teeth for optimal oral health. It covers diagnostic procedures like centric relation determination and load testing, discusses various occlusal disorders such as...
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An extensive overview of a dental technique called Suction-Effective Mandibular Complete Denture (SEMCD), developed by Jiro Abe of Abe Dental Clinic, and its integration with the Biofunctional Prosthetic System (BPS). The material is structured into chapters that cover the fundamentals of BPS, the combination of SEMCD and BPS through analog and digital workflows, and the mechanisms of mandibular and maxillary denture suction. Signi...
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A comprehensive overview of evidence-based implant dentistry, drawing upon the expertise of multiple dental professors. The content focuses heavily on clinical protocols and challenges associated with implant treatment, particularly addressing peri-implant diseases such as mucositis and peri-implantitis, emphasizing that cement-retained restorations pose a higher risk. Several chapters also discuss surgical considerations, includin...
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October 13, 2025 19 mins
A comprehensive overview of dental radiography principles and practices. The text explains fundamental concepts related to X-rays, including atomic structure, radiation physics, and the operation of X-ray equipment. It heavily focuses on the biological effects and potential hazards of radiation exposure, detailing the mechanisms of injury and methods for dose measurement and radiation protection for both patients and operators. Fur...
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An extensive overview of implant dentistry, focusing on the prosthodontic principles for restoring both fully and partially edentulous patients. Content is structured around various clinical scenarios, including the restoration of the edentulous maxilla and mandible using overdentures and fixed prostheses, as well as specialized topics like implants in irradiated tissues and orthodontic applications. Significant attention is given ...
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A comprehensive overview of implant dentistry, detailing the surgical principles and biological foundations of osseointegration. They describe the necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration between surgeons and restorative dentists, emphasizing a prosthodontically driven approach to treatment planning using tools like CBCT scans and guided surgery. Much attention is given to the evolution of implant surfaces to enhance bone integ...
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