Categories for Dental Student Experiences

I want to fix my smile.

February 1, 2010 7:48 pm Published by Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman

A 32 year old Caucasian male presented with the chief complaint, “I want to fix my smile.” The patient complained... View Article

January 26, 2010 6:12 pm Published by Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman

I have many a times seen Dr. Dorfman patiently listen to the patient, while the patient is designing the shape... View Article

January 23, 2010 10:02 am Published by Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman

My first encounter with The Center for Special Dentistry was in February of 2009 when I interviewed for this elective... View Article

January 22, 2010 3:19 pm Published by Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman

This patient was a male in his mid-thirties with no significant medical history. Intra-oral and extra-oral exams were all within... View Article

January 18, 2010 2:43 pm Published by Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman

Patient Case: A 38 year old female presents to The Center for Special Dentistry with CC:”I Need Consultations for multiple... View Article

January 14, 2010 2:00 pm Published by Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman

I have learned a few techniques which help perform dentistry on fearful patients. Dr. Dorfman taught us how important... View Article

September 11, 2009 9:44 am Published by Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman

This week a patient presented that had 4 maxillary canines (instead of 2). These 2 extra canines are supernumerary teeth... View Article

July 9, 2009 8:16 am Published by Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman

Today a 31 year old female presented for an external bleaching. The case was interesting in that a maxillary central... View Article

July 8, 2009 1:25 pm Published by Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman

Patient presented for emergency visit at Dr. Dorfman’s office with a broken filling on tooth #20. Patient did not complain... View Article