The popularity of high strength dental ceramics has increased the number of crowns and veneers that get their esthetic characterization from surface stain and glaze. At the same time our diets have become more acidic and our toothpastes have become more abrasive. Both of these factors are deleterious to the surface stain and surface texture of these Read More
Preventive
Proxyt
Proxyt is a non-abrasive professional paste for polishing teeth and restorations. Whether your concerned about the durability of the surface of ceramic restorations, tooth wear or root sensitivity the abrasiveness of the professional products we use are a crucial factor. This video will discuss the Relative Dentin Abrasion (RDA) of prophy paste and Proxyt, Read More
Caries Prevention
Caries prevention is a cornerstone of helping our patients maintain their oral health for a lifetime. The process begins with risk assessment and the CaMBRA system will be reviewed and discussed. Once caries risk has been evaluated then a series of preventive strategies can be employed to minimize the risk. Salivary Testing Fluoride At Home Read More
Chlorhexidine Varnish
We are all familiar with Chlorhexidine and it's use as an anti-microbial for the treatment of gingivitis and gingival inflammation in combination with periodontitis. Along with understanding the benefits we are all aware of the downsides. Cervitec Plus, a Chlorhexidine varnish, from Ivoclar Vivadent is one of my favorite products as my patients can benefit Read More