Restorative

Material Options for Class II Composite Restorations: Varied Clinical Parameters Require Different Techniques

INTRODUCTION This article will explore different approaches to the restoration of a Class II cavity preparation based on clinical parameters and discuss techniques.

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Restorative

Leveraging the ABCs of Composites: Adhesion, Bulk-Filling, and Curing

INTRODUCTION The most common restorative procedure today is the placement of a direct resin-based composite. As you talk to colleagues, take any continuing.

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Viewpoint

The Ethical Responsibilities of Dental Associations

Dentistry comprises many specialized professional associations. Each has its own mission and distinctive responsibilities to its members, the larger professional dental community, and.

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Focus On

Focus On: CE for the Dental Professional

Ronald E. Goldstein, DDS, discusses the different mediums being used for postgraduate education in the profession. Q: Dr. Goldstein, you have been mentoring.

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Technology

Laser-Assisted Techniques Increase Efficiency and Comfort

INTRODUCTION Patient emergency calls can add a lot of stress for the doctor and team in any otherwise well-scheduled workday. One day, I.

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Endodontics

Preventative Endodontics: The Art of Avoiding a Root Canal

INTRODUCTION For years, Real World Endo has shared with the readers of Dentistry Today clinical techniques and protocols that we have developed and.

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Endodontics

Mastering Irrigation in Endodontics: Cleaning and Shaping, or Shaping to Clean?

INTRODUCTION Endodontic treatment is aimed at chemo-mechanically minimizing microorganisms, inactivating their by-products, and optimally sealing the canal space to prevent future recontamination. If.

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Implants

Full-Arch Implant Surgical and Restorative Considerations: Utilizing a Full Template Guidance Technique

INTRODUCTION Full-arch dental implant reconstruction requires proper diagnosis and treatment planning to assess the existing patient anatomy, any pathologies, occlusion, soft-tissue volume, lip.

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Restorative

The Direct Bulk-Fill Restorative Option

INTRODUCTION For a long period of time, direct posterior composite restorations have enabled clinicians to provide patients with minimally invasive and aesthetic restorations.

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Viewpoint

Fixing the Broken Dental Medicaid Program

    The dental Medicaid program is beyond requiring a tune-up. The dental Medicaid program is wallowing in full-blown failure mode. Dismal fee.

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