Every once in awhile in dental materials an active ingredient changes the face of the products we use. MDP (10-Methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate) is one of those products. Developed by Kurary in the 1980's it has revolutionized adhesive materials. In this video I will discuss why it is "magic" and some products that contain it. Read More
Lee Ann Brady DMD
Eliminating the Air Inhibited Layer
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
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
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