I'd like share with you one of the many tips I learned from Dr. Abdi Sameni's lectures during Pankey's Masters Week, involving a cool little flossing tool that helps you mark a contact. It's so much better than any of the other methods I've tried! Read More
Minimally Invasive Dentistry With Dr. Abdi Sameni
I am excited to share a recent interview I did with my friend Dr. Abdi Sameni on minimally invasive dentistry. Abdi is an incredible dentist and educator, and runs the LA Dental Symposium. When I get to see Abdi present I am always inspired to practice with more technical precision, and improve how I use minimally invasive adhesive techniques to restore Read More
Utilizing Silver Diamine Fluoride
One of the most popular topics today in preventive dentistry is utilizing silver diamine fluoride. Although not a new material, it is new in the US. In this webinar we will discuss what silver diamine fluoride is, when and where to use it, and the application protocol for clinical use. Learning objectives Understand the chemistry of silver diamine Read More
Are You Ready For a Better Glass Ionomer Cement?
Recently I had the privilege to product test a new evolution of resin-modified glass ionomer cement for GC America - FujiCem Evolve. It was launched at the 2019 ADA meeting in San Francisco. Over the last few months I have fallen in love with this new addition to the Fuji line, and I think you will too. In this video I will talk about the material science Read More
Thermoplastic Dental Sleep Appliance Can Be Custom Fit
Like all hard appliances, acrylic mandibular advancement appliances pose multiple clinical challenges. The polymerization and set of traditional dental impression material and stone create an imperfect replica of the teeth. This results in appliances that are tight on some teeth and loose on others, and often when you adjust they just get loose and you lose Read More
When & Where to Use Silver Diamine Fluoride
1st video in this series: An Introduction to Silver Diamine Fluoride 2nd video in this series: Silver Diamine Fluoride Application Protocol In this last video of three about silver diamine fluoride we will look at the clinical indications where it is used. From pediatrics to geriatrics there are an incredible number of situations where silver diamine Read More
Silver Diamine Fluoride Application Protocol
1st video in this series: An Introduction to Silver Diamine Fluoride Silver diamine fluoride is a very popular material today for arresting tooth decay. In the previous video we discussed what it is and the mechanism of action. In this second video, I will review the application protocol. We will go through the technique step-by-step, as well as Read More
An Introduction to Silver Diamine Fluoride
Silver diamine fluoride is one of the hottest topics in dentistry today, and one of the most common questions I get asked when teaching. I introduced it to my clinical practice when it was FDA approved here, and it has become a valuable service we can offer our patients. If you have not yet worked with it, I strongly encourage you to learn more about it and Read More
Open Tray Vs Closed Tray Dental Implant Impressions
It can often be a tough decision to take open versus closed tray impressions for implant dentistry. Closed tray are much easier technically and accomplished faster. Open tray impressions are perceived as more accurate. This is the basis of the dilemma. In this video I will share how and when I use each technique and some tips for accomplishing them both with Read More
Solving the Digital-Analog Dilemma In the Dental Lab
Whether you are taking impressions digitally or using traditional dental impression material, much of the process for fabrication of indirect restorations has become digital on the lab side. When the dental lab wants digital data they can scan your impression and convert it, and when they need an analog model they can print or mill one. From final Read More