Phillip L. Brown, DDS

Home
Veterinary dentists face unique challenges
Think of the last endo procedure you performed. You probably had a working length of around 20 mm, right? Now imagine instrumenting and irrigating a canal more than 50 mm long.
December 2, 2010
2010 12 02 23 42 20 352 2010 12 03 Vet Thumb
Restorations
Test
November 25, 2010
Restorations
The advantages of dedicated core buildups
Why choose a core composite over a universal composite for buildup procedures? There are many reasons, but one of the most important is cost.
October 24, 2010
2010 10 25 15 02 01 333 2010 10 25 Rock Core Thumb
Restorations
Unraveling the mysteries of glass ionomers
What exactly are glass ionomers, and which indications are these unique restorative materials most appropriate for? You might be surprised at the answers.
September 20, 2010
2010 06 21 15 17 35 214 Question Mark 70
Restorations
Adhesive classifications: Science or marketing?
Are you using a fifth-, sixth-, or seventh-generation bonding adhesive? Who decides what generation it is, and what constitutes a new generation -- the number of steps involved or something else? Here is one attempt to decipher what often seems to be little more than marketing speak.
September 1, 2010
2009 12 11 14 00 01 405 Second Opinion
Restorations
Flowable composites: The unsung heroes of bonding
Once thought to be a passing fad, flowable composites have become a versatile workhorse in aesthetic dental procedures.
August 16, 2010
2009 12 11 14 00 01 405 Second Opinion
Page 1 of 1
Top Stories
Negative Online Review Meeboonstudio
Legal Issues
Dentist’s defamation suit over bad reviews moves forward
A state appeals court ruled on September 15 that a patient who posted negative reviews about a dentist could be sued for defamation.
Dental Assistant Disinfecting
Infection Control
Infection control matters to dental patients
Boltchi Farhad
Smile Design
Clinical tip: Replacement of a congenital missing canine
Wedding Rings Dennis
Public Health
Getting married may be good for teeth, especially men’s
Dental Hygienist Patient Igor Kardasov
Scope of Practice
U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer
More in Home
Dentist’s defamation suit over bad reviews moves forward
By Melissa Busch
A state appeals court ruled on September 15 that a patient who posted negative reviews about a dentist could be sued for defamation.
September 17, 2025
Negative Online Review Meeboonstudio
Infection control matters to dental patients
By Ava Barros
Patients value a clean, safe environment and appreciate discussions about proper infection control, according to survey results recently published by the Dental Assisting National Board.
September 17, 2025
Dental Assistant Disinfecting
Clinical tip: Replacement of a congenital missing canine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Farhad Boltchi from CDOCS discusses how he treated a case in which a patient presented with a congenital missing canine (tooth #6).
September 17, 2025
Boltchi Farhad
Getting married may be good for teeth, especially men’s
By Melissa Busch
Does marital status play a role in oral health? This large study states it may especially benefit men.
September 17, 2025
Wedding Rings Dennis
U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer
By Melissa Busch
Are dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?
September 16, 2025
Dental Hygienist Patient Igor Kardasov
This healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery
By Melissa Busch
A healing therapy that involves a transfer of energy via gentle touch may be linked to a reduction in pain after wisdom tooth surgery, according to a study.
September 16, 2025
Energy Work Jaw Karelnoppe
Lower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral health
By Ava Barros
A presurgery guided oral care routine may cut patients' pneumonia risk and shorten hospital stays, reports a study in PLoS One.
September 16, 2025
Lung General 400
Ex-dental manager gets lengthy prison term
By Melissa Busch
A former dental manager, who served time for similar offenses, was sentenced for allegedly defrauding two Florida practices where she worked.
September 15, 2025
Handcuffs Money Financial Crime Teacher Photo
Missing teeth may make kids targets for bullies
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Children from low-income backgrounds with tooth loss may be nearly twice as likely to be bullied.
September 15, 2025
Boy Bullied Monkey Business
This may protect juice from decaying teeth
By Ava Barros
A PLoS One study reported that juice briefly alters oral lubrication. The results offer new insight into saliva’s role in protecting tooth enamel and its response to sugar.
September 15, 2025
Apple Juice Woman Drobot Dean
Do’s and don’ts for increasing production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Is your practice operating at peak capacity? Dr. Roger P. Levin breaks down how to increase your practice production by as much as 50%.
September 15, 2025
Levin Practice Success 400
Ultrasound may zap biofilms in the future
By Ava Barros
High-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.
September 12, 2025
Ultrasound Probe2
Page 1 of 200
Next Page