Total-etch or self-etch: which forms the best bond?
Since the invention of self-etching bonding systems in the ‘90s, the question has lingered surrounding adhesive dentistry: which is better for bonding, total-etch or self-etch?
How to avoid restorative Class II blues
Three clinicians give their suggestions on how to avoid Class II restoration complications and failures when working with composite resins.
Digital advances alter the denture landscape
CAD dentures have changed the try-in process for edentulous patients.
Choose the right patients for flexible removable partial dentures
We asked two experts to weigh in and here's what they had to say.
Putting curing lights in the spotlight
Curing lights are often considered the supporting cast for restorative materials, but learn why they’re a vital component of a restoration’s success.
3 cosmetic procedures you can complete with composite resin bonding
Why composite bonding can be an excellent way to correct some common issues with your patients’ teeth.
Break out of your restorative rut
New materials are changing everything from inventory to esthetics.
The evolution of resin composites for direct restorations
The dental industry and materials science have made many advances over the last 70 years.
Do bulk fills perform better than conventional composites in terms of shrinkage stress?
A recent study challenged the concerns about bulk fill composites-and what the researchers discovered might surprise you.
The vital concept you probably forgot about for dentures
Freedom in centric allows for function and comfortable, well-fitting dentures.
Getting flexible: A new twist on denture materials
A closer look at flexible dentures and the materials used for them.
The evolution of oral surgery
The questions every general dentist must answer about oral surgery.
When the ‘patient is always right’ policy goes wrong
How to treatment plan when your patient has his or her own ideas.
What you should know about bite registration
A closer look at bite registration, a crucial part of denture fabrication for fit and wear, and how to capture the position you need when treating an edentulous patient.
How to streamline the denture process
New technology reduces the process and time necessary to achieve ideal fit for denture patients.
3 tips for overcoming common challenges of shade matching
Shade matching can be difficult for clinicians, but with experience and improvements in restorative materials, you can produce excellent outcomes.
Tips and tricks for working with flowables
Find out how you can make this type of composite work for your dental practice.
What you should know about digital impressions for dentures
Here’s how digital impressions stack up as alternatives to traditional dental impressions.
How to set proper denture expectations
Getting dentures is not always realistically envisioned by patients, but you can help them prepare for the transition.
What does filler size have to do with composites? More than you might think
Learn how advancements in materials and the size of glass fillers have improved composites’ mechanical properties.
5 mistakes you might be making with composites
Avoid these key mistakes to improve patient outcomes.
Promoting whole mouth health for patients
How the New Colgate TotalSF toothpaste addresses changing patient demands.
3 Reasons to be excited about dentures in 2019
From new software to updated materials, here's why dental professionals should look forward to advancements in dentures this year.
3 reasons to be excited about dentures in 2019
4 tips for creating well-fitted dentures
Follow these best practices for creating dentures that are comfortable for patients to wear.
4 Tips for Creating Well-fitted Dentures
Top 3 tips for using bulk fills
Follow these tips and tricks to get the best possible outcomes when using bulk fills in your dental office.
4 reasons to reevaluate your materials inventory
Poor materials inventory management can have implications for your patient experience, staff morale and productivity.
3 ways glass ionomers are changing restorative dentistry
Glass ionomer cement is a material with many uses in today’s dental practice. Here’s how this material is changing restorative dentistry.
The top 3 mistakes dental professionals make when taking traditional impressions
Impressions are an indispensable yet tricky aspect of every dental practice. Find out how to simplify the process.