Managing a Bleed During an Extraction

Bleeding from an extraction socket can occur during surgery or in the postoperative period. The management is basically the same. In this video, Dr. Reznick demonstrates what to do if you encounter bleeding while taking out an impacted third molar tooth. Pressure, pressure, pressure. Running time: 12:59.

COVID-19: An Epidemiologist’s Perspective

Dr. Reznick is joined by Dr. Catherine Hayes, past President of the American Board of Dental Public Health and Clinical Professor of Health Policy and Health Services Research at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University. They discuss the current COVID-19 crisis, from her perspective as an epidemiologist, and how it…

Meet the Cogswell(s)

One advantage a specialist has over a GP is exposure to, and experience with, a variety of surgical instruments that were designed to facilitate a particular procedure. There are many designs of elevators besides the straight design. One of Dr. Reznick’s favorites is the Cogswell B elevator. In this video, use of this instrument is…

CBCT and Implantology

In the last ten years, a lot has changed in dentistry. The most significant is the explosion in 3D technology that has allowed for the integration of CBCT, CAD-CAM, and 3D printing and milling. CBCT-planned fully guided surgery allows the clinician to plan implant surgery based on the desired final prosthetic results and to deliver…

Piezotome Extraction with Immediate Implant

Removing an ankylosed root in an older patient can be challenging. It is even more so when the surgeon is attempting to remove the root as atraumatically as possible, so that a dental implant can be immediately placed. Just like with any other task, having the right tools makes the job more efficient, precise, and…