Take 5: 5 Restorative Clinicians Take on Template® Ultra Quick Matrix Material
5 Restorative Clinicians' Take Template® Ultra Quick Matrix Material.
Ask the Expert: An Interview with Nate Lawson, DMD, PhD on Universal Adhesives
By Nate Lawson, DMD, PhD
What is an universal adhesive? A “universal” adhesive is not a technical term but rather a clinical term. It implies that an adhesive can be used with or without phosphoric acid on dentin or enamel. In scientific writing, these adhesives are sometimes referred to as mild self-etch adhesives because they have a slightly less acidic pH (around 3) than typical self-etch materials (around 2).
Take 5: 5 Dental Professionals’ Take on Bluewave™ Soft Tissue Diode Laser
5 Dental Professionals Take On Bluewave™ Soft Tissue Diode Laser.
Ask the Expert: An Interview with Matthew R. Miller, DDS on Sectional Matrix Systems
By Matthew R. Miller, DDS
There are many sectional matrix systems on the market today. Are some better than others? What should I be looking for when choosing a sectional matrix system?
A Stress-free Approach to Tooth Isolation
By Anthony Mennito, DMD
In my opinion, we are in a golden age of dentistry. The materials we have at our disposal are incredibly esthetic, increasingly durable, and can be placed with minimal to no removal of healthy tooth structure. So why are we so stressed out all the time?
Simple, Beautiful, and Predictable Class V Restorations
By Marc Geissberger, DDS, MA, BS, CPT
In general, people are retaining their teeth much longer than decades past. With this increase of tooth retention, the need to maintain and protect teeth has never been greater. Non-carious Class V lesions have become commonplace.
