I have been a dentist for almost FORTY YEARS and 23 years ago I took my first continuing education courses in Manhattan on Cosmetic Dentistry. I was literally stunned by the quality of the work shown and driving home to the Capital District I made myself a vow. " You don't know anything about cosmetic dentistry but you are going to learn and try to become among the best in the world." And since I was already 43 years old, it could not be said that this was merely youthful exuberance.
I dedicated myself to improving my knowledge and skills spending one week a month taking courses at a cost of $150,000 to $200,000 a year.
I never miss an opportunity to compliment another dentist on their work and yesterday, I saw the work of an old friend posted on FACEBOOK. He was placing two bonded resin fillings under a rubber dam and this is what we said to each other.