Practical writing on dental practice, clinic operations, and the AI tools we build at Cicero. Published as the field moves.
20 viewsNot every patient who sits in your chair should end up on your treatment plan — here is how to tell the difference.
By Radek Mounajjed6 min read
107 viewsInfinite mock-ups, endless revisions, and a patient who still isn't satisfied — here's where to draw the line.
By Radek Mounajjed
1,133 viewsAdding implants to a full-arch case should reflect patient anatomy — not a clinician's uncertainty.
By Daniel Galindo
1,012 viewsUnder the microscope, Red Bull outpaces Coca-Cola in enamel destruction — and the reasons why matter for every erosion conversation you have chairside.
By Radek Mounajjed
971 viewsAttending a congress twice a year keeps your CPD certificate valid — it does not keep your clinical thinking sharp.
By Radek Mounajjed
918 viewsWhat happens at the microscopic interface between titanium and bone determines everything — here is what the science actually says.
By Radek Mounajjed
949 viewsThe Encode healing abutment encodes implant data directly into the tissue — no scan body swap required.
By Radek Mounajjed
997 viewsFrom a drill and a mirror to CBCT, intraoral scanners, and digital workflows — the average dental practice of 2026 looks nothing like 1990, and neither does its cost structure.
By Radek Mounajjed
964 viewsOne question — asked in private, answered in silence — may be the most reliable clinical compass a dentist has.
By Radek Mounajjed
949 viewsOne clinician's reflection on why teaching patients about their own condition — before any treatment decision — is the quietest form of professional authority.
By Thomas Salinas, DDS
954 viewsHigh occlusal load destroys dental tissue and the restorations you fabricate — and the liability falls on whoever overlooked the risk.
By Cicero Team
929 viewsBilateral measurement of occlusal force in newtons replaces subjective estimation with hard data — and takes less than a minute.
By Cicero Team
975 viewsA deficient bite is not merely a prosthetic problem — it is a measurable window into the patient's overall health.
By Cicero Team
973 viewsFrom a discreet sign on the surgery door to teeth-whitening TikToks — an uncensored guide to the world of dental marketing.
By Cicero Team
942 viewsWhat must be included in documentation at a patient's first visit — protection for both the dentist and the patient.
By Radek Mounajjed
968 viewsAn overview of Ivoclar's adhesive and self-adhesive cements — Multilink Speed, Multilink N, SpeedCEM Plus, and Variolink Esthetic — with clear indications, contraindications, and adhesive recommendations.
By Cicero Team
1,168 viewsAn overview of the evolution of adhesive systems from the 4th to the 8th generation, with a focus on Ivoclar Vivadent products and their clinical rationale.
By Cicero Team
1,077 viewsIvoclar has pushed the boundaries of CAD/CAM zirconia — fast sintering, full strength, and esthetics that speak for themselves.
By Cicero Team
1,027 viewsThe n. lingualis and n. alveolaris inferior are not just anatomical details — they are clinical risks that can be predicted, documented, and minimized.
By Cicero Team
943 viewsAluminum chloride, ferric sulfate, or epinephrine – each astringent agent behaves differently and leaves different traces on the tissue and on the tooth surface.
By Cicero Team
993 viewsBad lighting costs you more than electricity — it costs you accuracy when matching tooth shade.
By Cicero Team
993 viewsAuthority isn't earned through age or a title — it's built every day by how you speak, decide, and stand behind your words.
By Cicero Team
941 viewsThe material that rewrote the rules of endodontics — and why dentists still love it today.
By Cicero Team
958 viewsIn law firms, partnership is the standard. In dental practices it's still the exception — but it doesn't have to be.
By Cicero Team
961 viewsProfessional AI assistants are becoming part of modern dental offices — and the question of whether we will pay income tax for them one day is no longer just science fiction.
By Cicero Team
966 viewsThe glaze on a ceramic crown or veneer doesn't last forever — and the choice of toothpaste plays a much bigger role than most patients think.
By Radek Mounajjed
947 viewsPublic WiFi and sensitive patient data – what the real risks are and how to defend against them properly.
By Cicero Team
925 viewsA practical guide for clinicians around the world — what to say, what not to do, and how to keep your patient's trust and your own composure.
By Cicero Team
1,009 viewsAcid concentration, exposure time, ultrasonic bath, silanisation – every step has its logic, and skipping any one of them can cost you.
By Cicero Team
923 viewsA clear prevention protocol, proper documentation and a patient hand-out – three pillars that protect both the patient's health and your practice.
By Cicero Team
987 viewsBefore bisphosphonates, valve replacement or biological therapy, the dentist stands on the front line – and must know exactly what is being asked.
By Cicero Team
1,008 viewsAerosols, monomers, acids and bioaerosols — the air in a dental office is full of substances we don't see, but inhale every day.
By Cicero Team
967 viewsA dried-out tooth lies. You can only judge the correct shade while the tooth is still hydrated — and that means the first thing after the patient sits down, not the last.
By Cicero Team
1,005 viewsSelf-adhesive cements are not a cure-all — without targeted preparation of the tooth surface you will stay well below their potential.
By Radek Mounajjed
966 viewsTension between a dentist and an assistant is more common in the office than anyone admits — and quietly ignoring it never solves it.
By Cicero Team
983 viewsAmalgam, biofilm and the wrong chemistry — three things that silently kill your suction system before you notice.
By Cicero Team