All dental resin materials have a layer of material on the surface that does not cure due to exposure to oxygen or air. In this video I will discuss this layer, when to be concerned about it, and a simple technique to prevent it. Read More
Telio CS Inlay/Onlay Temporary Material
Telio CS Inlay/Onlay has been a favorite product in my dental office for many years. Is it a soft, light-cured restorative material. It stays soft and elastic feeling even after being cured, which makes it very easy to remove. In this video I will talk about all of the clinical applications I use this material for. Read More
The Most Important Parameter of a Shade
When we send tooth color or shade information to the dental lab, the most important aspect is the value. This is the light reflectiveness of the tooth. We describe it as looking bright or grey. Choosing value as important as it is often overlooked. In this video I will discuss the shade system I use that makes choosing value easy! Read More
Advances in Adhesive Dentistry
Composite dentistry is always evolving and presenting dentists with new options as the materials science advances. Understanding when to continue using what you have been, and when to transition to the latest material is complicated. In this webinar we will look at three new areas in adhesive dentistry and talk through the science and the techniques: Read More
Marking a Contact Using Spotit
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