Dental Trends

On the Overlooked Cost of Surgical Skill

A breakdown of out-of-pocket dental fees, what the 'technical skill fee' really means, and why Dr. Lin insists on high quality.

Loving Our Elders Starts with Care Foods

Contents 1. Dental Problems in Older Adults 2. The Impact of Being Unable to Eat Normally 3. The Importance of Swallowing Function 4. Helping Seniors Rediscover the Joy of Eating 5. Oral

What Is Navigated Implant Surgery?

All on 4, Minimally Invasive Implants

My Views on National Health Insurance Care

All on 4

X-Guide Navigated Implant System Training

Leader Way and Taiwan Ruili Dental: Lecture on CT-Assisted Applications in Dentistry

Does Root Canal Treatment Need a Microscope?

Root canal treatment is commonly called 'pulling the nerve,' but it involves far more than just removing the nerve. It also includes cleaning the canal, disinfecting it, and sealing it before completion

Roll Up Your Sleeves: United Against the Pandemic

When COVID-19 vaccines first arrived in Taiwan this March, there was a wave of opposition and doubt from the news media, pundits, and hearsay, questioning the vaccines...

Do Crooked Teeth Affect a Child's Health?

Once children start elementary school, parents worry not only about cavities but also about how their teeth are lining up. What problems can crooked teeth cause in kids? Bite…

The '20 Teeth Extracted' News Story: On the Doctor-Patient Relationship

Have you read this recent news story? '20 teeth extracted | Illiterate patient signed surgical consent; father says he would never have agreed had he known so many would be pulled' (

The Hidden Price of Cheap Implants

'Why are implants so expensive?' is one of the questions patients ask me most. Before answering, let me share a short story from 2014...

A Good Neighbor in the Community, Open on Sundays Too

I spent several years in the dental department of a medical center in Banqiao, where much of my energy went to emergency dental patients, often working through the night...