Ask the Expert: An Interview with Jihyon Kim, DDS
on Polishing Systems
By Jihyon Kim, DDS
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What are the benefits of achieving a high gloss polish with restorations?
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When finishing composite restorations, what is your preferred sequence and why do you use each instrument?
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What are the most important features most dentists look for in a quality polishing system?
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For those dentists who are looking for a fast result without compromising the restoration, what would you suggest?
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and uses without fraying.
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With your extensive experience in adhesive dentistry, do you have any other tips to offer clinicians for improving their restorative outcomes?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Jihyon Kim is a 1999 graduate of the University of Washington School of Dentistry. With a passion for concepts of occlusion and adhesive dentistry, she has pursued advanced training through Dawson Academy, Kois Center, Spear Education, and the Alleman Biomimetic Mastership. Today, she practices clinical dentistry full-time while teaching hands-on courses in biomimetic dentistry. She has published multiple articles on direct composite dentistry and lectured extensively throughout the United States and Canada. As Director of the Institute of Injection Overmolding in Seattle, Washington, Dr. Kim’s focus is on delivering an advanced, intuitive, and intimate hands-on learning experience to clinicians seeking excellence in restorative dentistry.
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