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Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD
Contributed Articles
Closer Look: True™ Dental Dams Stand Out From the Crowd
By Nate Lawson, DDS, MA, PhD
The Clinician’s Choice rubber dams stand out among others due to their versatility, tear resistance, flexibility, and color.
Ask the Expert: An Interview with Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD on Composite Polishers
By Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD
When I first learned to place composite restorations, I had issues achieving a smooth, porous-free surface that blended with my tooth preparation. Perhaps the most important tip to achieve this outcome is to maintain a smooth surface throughout the entire process of placing and layering the composite.
Ask the Expert: An Interview with Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD on the Fabrication of Temporary Restorations
By Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD
There are several methods used to fabricate temporary restorations. They range in complexity from “block” temporaries, formed from the free-hand carving of set temporary material placed over the prepared tooth, to pre-fabricated stainless steel or acrylic temporary crowns to 3D printed or milled temporaries.
Ask the Expert: An Interview with Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD on Dual-Arch Impression Trays
By Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD
How commonly used are dual-arch trays and what are their advantages?