Clinical

Dr. Richard Lipscomb Jr. is a graduate of The University of Howard College of Dentistry and an international speaker with lectures specializing in restorative and mini dental implants. He has been performing restorative procedures for over 20 years and placing mini dental implants since 2006.During that time, he has overseen hundreds of MDI cases and has gained the experience to provide hands-on training for restorative and mini-implant procedures to other doctors. Dr. Lipscomb is a speaker for Catapult Education, serves on the editorial advisory board for Dental Products Reports, and has written several articles for publications including Dental Economics, Dental Products Report, and Dental Product Shopper. Dr. Lipscomb’s unique dental experience includes both private practice and public health service in community health centers. By delivering restorative procedures in a variety of dental environments, he has spent years working with a wide range of resin materials to suit many challenging clinical situations.

Articles

The X5 Matrix System from Premier Dental is a disposable, single-sized ring manufactured using a proprietary resin. 

A Practical Matrix System

Stan Goff is the Managing Editor of Dental Products Report, Dental Lab Products and Modern Hygienist. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

This premium alginate from Cavex Holland BV combines 5-μm accuracy, high tear strength, and excellent elasticity—unique properties for an alginate, challenging those of VPS materials.

5Ws* Cavex Cream Alginate

The new Predicta Bioactive Cement is designed to fill and seal microgaps.

Parkell Introduces New Bioactive Cement

Dr Arthur (Tony) Tomaro is a recognized academician and clinician, an accomplished author, and lectures nationally and internationally. His lectures emphasize the same concepts he practices: comprehensive dental health exams, diagnosis, and treatment plans; conservative esthetic dentistry and materials; smile design; evaluation, diagnosis, and restoration of worn dentition; financial success (learned skills growing up in a family business). As a member of Catapult Education, Dr Tomaro lectures on aesthetic dentistry and his unique process for natural smile design. He has dedicated his entire career to the advancement of dental education.

Dr Tomaro received his DDS in 1980 from The University of Michigan and previously his BS and MS in Biology/Histology there. He enjoyed 26 years of private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He then relocated to Las Vegas to become the Director of Clinics at the Las Vegas Institute and opened a private practice there in 2008. He presently enjoys providing dental care in Chicago at University Dental Professionals.

Dr Tomaro has completed extensive dental and other academic training and is considered an expert restorative and esthetic dentist. His extensive and comprehensive knowledge of TMJ and his ability to understand complex occlusion has prompted dentists to not only refer patients to him but to seek him for their own personal treatment. Dr Tomaro is particularly famous for his style of veneers-smile design. Using facial landmarks to dictate tooth position can both enhance esthetics and conserve tooth structure. Each porcelain veneer is handmade by Dr Tomaro’s personal ceramist who custom-blends the porcelain according to the patient’s desire and Dr Tomaro’s direction for a natural-looking finish. No two patients will have the same smile. Thus, many Las Vegas celebrities and performers have sought Dr Tomaro to create their new smiles.

He serves on the editorial board of national dental publications and is an independent consultant and clinical researcher for many dental manufacturers and laboratories. Dr. Tomaro was awarded an ADA lifetime membership, was past Chairman of the Nevada Dental Association, and is a present member of the Illinois State Dental Society and Chicago Dental Society.

In his free time, Tony enjoys spending time with his wife, Cheryl and their 4 children. He also likes fishing, biking, and anything outdoors and of course, loves the vineyards.

The RE-GEN materials have presented dentists with the next advancement in the evolution of resin composite restorations. 

RE-GEN Is the Next Generation of Bioactive Restorative Materials

Kristin Hohman has served as Associate Editor of Dental Products report since 2019. She has a background in journalism and digital content. Kristin can be reached at khohman@mjhlifesciences.com.

A roundup of several bioactive materials available today.

A Truly Biological Response

A dentist, author, lecturer, and instructor, Susan McMahon, DMD, AAACD, FAGD, is an expert in the field of cosmetic dentistry, dental care, dental services and teeth whitening. Dr McMahon is a past clinical instructor in Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at her alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She lectures on cosmetic dentistry, minimal prep dentistry, dental technology, dental service, and teeth whitening around the world.

Pola Rapid is designed to whiten teeth in one 24-minute session

A New In-Office Whitening Product That Impresses

Parkell Releases New Bonding System, Brush&Bond MAX

Evaluators found GC America’s dual-cure, self-adhesive resin cement to be a reliable, efficient cementation product. 

G-CEM ONE Offers a Simple Solution for Everyday Procedures

Glidewell is committed to helping general practitioners expand the services they offer through world-class education, proven implant systems, a full range of custom restorations, and a comprehensive lifetime warranty.

5Ws* Glidewell’s Complete Implants Solution

Todd Snyder received his DDS at the UCLA School of Dentistry and trained at the F.A.C.E. institute for complex gnathological (functional) and temporomandibular joint disorders. He is the 77th Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is a Fellow of the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics. He is also a member of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics and a Diplomat of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry.

Dr Snyder has been on the faculty at UCLA where he helped create and co-direct the first (in the world) two-year graduate program in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry. He is also a member of Catapult Education and lectures both nationally and internationally on numerous aspects of dental materials, techniques, equipment, marketing, technology, and business. He is a consultant for numerous dental manufacturing companies and has been published and featured in many books and dental journals worldwide.

Dr Snyder owns a software company, a marketing company, and an online dental training program. He is also a professional race car driver and entrepreneur. He practices Cosmetic and Restorative dentistry in Laguna Niguel, California, and Las Vegas.

Doxa Dental’s Quikcap helped eliminate many of the typical technique issues of most direct restorative materials.

Evaluating Dental Materials