Ask the Expert: An Interview with Ed Lowe, DMD, AAACD on Soft Tissue Diode Lasers
By Ed Lowe, DMD, AAACD
What type of clinical procedures can be done with a soft tissue diode laser?
Take 5: 5 Restorative Clinicians’ Take on True Dental Dam
5 Restorative Clinicians' Take On True Dental Dam.
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.
Achieving Clinical Success Utilizing the DualForce™ Sectional Matrix System
By Susan Prater-Kudlats, DMD
Although Class II restorations are routine amongst restorative dentists, they still present challenges when it comes to proper contour isolation, and marginal seal. Failure to achieve adequate contour can lead to food packing, gingival inflammation, and bone loss over time. The inability to ensure isolation can result in post-operative sensitivity; the marginal seal is essential to prevent recurrent decay.
An Ultra-conservative Path Leads to Unparalleled Patient Satisfaction
By Ellen Katz, DDS
There is a feeling of immense satisfaction when you complete an esthetic case, and the patient cannot stop smiling because you have delivered exactly what they had envisioned. It can be challenging for a patient to communicate what it is that they do not like about their smile, leaving the possibility that the clinician does not completely understand what procedure to perform. It takes active listening, restating, rephrasing, and follow-up questioning to clarify what vague description of dislike for their smile may be.
Creating Beautiful Anterior Composite Restorations
By David Chan, DMD, AAACD
I believe there are two important concepts that should be embraced when considering direct restorative materials for anterior restorations: 1. Composite restorations can be indistinguishable from natural dentition and 2. Composite materials aren’t an inferior option to porcelain.
